CANBERRA: Heatwaves in Australia are increasing in intensity and are lasting longer this summer.

Southeastern Australia has baked in extreme temperatures this week, with Melbourne set for four consecutive days over 40 degree centigrade -- a run not replicated since 1908. Adelaide is due to go further and have five days over 40 degree centigrade, with Thursday's 46 degree centigrade threatening to break city's record temperature of 46.1 degree centigrade.

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