Australia continues to experience extreme weather, with heatwaves scorching parts of Western Australia, Victoria, and New South Wales, while Queensland faces thunderstorms and rising river levels.
Warm and humid conditions persist in eastern Victoria, northeast Tasmania, the ACT, southern NSW, and inland parts of South Australia and Western Australia. According to the Bureau of Meteorology (BoM), these areas can expect another day of temperatures soaring 6°C to 8°C above seasonal averages.
Second Fatality Confirmed in Flood-Stricken Queensland
Queensland, where severe flooding has forced hundreds to evacuate, is expected to see some relief from Tuesday. However, forecasters warn that localised heavy rain could still trigger flash flooding, particularly around Townsville.
Authorities have confirmed a second fatality due to the floods. The body of an 82-year-old woman was discovered on Tuesday morning in a cane field at Bemerside, near Ingham.

A concerned neighbour reported her missing after failing to locate her at home.
“The woman was located deceased a short time later by the resident after floodwaters receded,” Queensland Police stated.
The Ingham community is already mourning the loss of a 63-year-old woman who died on Sunday when an SES rescue boat capsized after hitting a tree while navigating floodwaters.
Ongoing Flood Threats and Weather Warnings
Despite expectations of lower rainfall totals compared to the weekend, BoM meteorologist Miriam Bradbury warned that the situation remains precarious.
“Rainfall totals are expected to be lower than they were during the past weekend, but the rain is likely to be enough to prolong the existing flooding and potentially cause new areas of flooding,” Bradbury said.
Major flood warnings remain in place for several river systems, including the Herbert, Burdekin, and Horton Rivers.
“Some catchments are holding steady or even starting to fall, but others are still continuing to rise in response to past rainfall,” she told Australian Associated Press.
Power Outages and Supply Shortages
As of Tuesday, fewer than 10,000 homes across northern Queensland remained without electricity, with Ingham accounting for nearly three-quarters of those affected.
Reports indicate that food, fresh water, and diesel supplies are running low, prompting Queensland Premier David Crisafulli to visit the area via helicopter to assess the situation.