A high-pressure system is scheduled to sweep parts of south-eastern Australia, with colder temperatures and frost.
The Meteorological Office warned that the system will be strengthened on Tuesday and will involve “a series of cool days and cold, icy nights.”
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“Minimum temperatures overnight will drop well below average,” he said.
Some parts of Victoria, NSW, Tasmania and South Australia are expected to experience morning temperatures between 4 and 8 ° C below average over the next few days.
On Monday, Melbourne experienced one of the coldest days of the year, with temperatures in the CBD reaching 11.4 ºC.
Over the next few days, Melbourne can expect temperatures in excess of 15 ºC and a low of only 1 ºC.
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In Sydney a maximum temperature of 16 ºC and a minimum of 10 ºC are expected, along with continuous showers, while in Canberra a maximum temperature of 13 ºC and a cold minimum of -1 ºC are expected.
A maximum temperature of 14ºC and a minimum of 5ºC are expected in Adelaide, while a maximum of 11 and a minimum of 1ºC are expected in Hobart.
This week there is also a dangerous surf warning for parts of the NSW coast, such as Macquarie Coast, Hunter Coast, Sydney Coast, Illawarra Coast, Batemans Coast and Eden Coast, the BOM said.
Cold Australian homes fall below the “safe” temperature recommended by the WHO
Meanwhile, as colder temperatures hit hard and gas and electricity prices skyrocket, many homes find it impossible to warm up.
In fact, according to the “safe temperature” recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO) for a home, many Australians do not live in adequate conditions.
The health body recommends that households do not go below 18ºC.
However, new research from Better Renting found that many homes are below 18ºC for 70% of the time.
Across the country, residents have expressed their displeasure in a national survey, which found that two out of three tenants have had difficulty maintaining a comfortable temperature in their home.
These Australians not only live uncomfortably, but are also at increased risk for cardiovascular and respiratory illnesses, as well as a number of mental health issues.
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