The Department of Primary Industries in New South Wales state said the fish deaths coincided with a heat wave that put stress on a system that has experienced extreme conditions from wide-scale flooding.
Heatwave Advisory: In its latest heatwave alert, the union health ministry has warned citizens to stay away from high-protein meals and beverages including tea, coffee, and carbonated soft drinks.
As temperatures rise and the sun beats down, it's essential to keep your skin cool and hydrated. Using a cooling face mask can be an excellent way to soothe your skin and alleviate any discomfort caused by the heatwave.
In July, France received "a total of 9.7 millimeters of rainfall on average", making it the driest July since 1959, as well as the fourth hottest month since 1900, the French daily quoted meteorologist Cyrielle Duchesne as saying.
Britain heatwave: While there were those who decided to use the day as an excuse to take off from work and head to the beach for a cooling swim, the majority decided to stay indoors and out of the scorching sun.
Britain heatwave: Climate experts warn that global warming has increased the frequency of extreme weather events, with studies showing that the likelihood of temperatures in the U.K. reaching 40 C (104 F) is now 10 times higher than in the pre-industrial era.
UK heatwave: Nightfall will bring little relief from the heat, with the Met Office forecasting temperatures of 29 C (84 F) at midnight in London.
UK heatwave: Britain usually has moderate summer temperatures. Across the U.K., average July temperatures range from a daily high of 21 C (70 F) to a low of 12 C (53 F).
Europe Heatwave: More than 7,000 hectares of land have been consumed by the fires, according to the regional emergency service.
Delhi has recorded a maximum temperature of 42 degrees Celsius and above on 26 days so far this summer season, the highest number of such days since 2012, according to India Meteorological Department (IMD) data.
On Saturday, UP’s Banda was recorded as the hottest place in the country at 46.2 degrees Celsius.
Delhi witnessed scorching summer heat on Saturday with the temperature in parts of the city going beyond 47 degrees Celsius. The maximum temperature was 47.1 degrees at Mungeshpur and Pitampura recorded 46.5 degrees Celsius.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) uses four colour codes -- green (no action needed), yellow (watch and stay updated), orange (be prepared) and red (take action) -- for weather warnings.
On Saturday, the minimum temperature in the national capital was 29.8 degrees Celsius, three notches above the average.
The weather office has predicted a partly cloudy sky with the possibility of the development of thunder and lightning. The maximum temperature in the capital is likely to soar to 44 degrees celsius at the Safdarjung Observatory.
On Sunday, Delhi had seen a tormenting heatwave pushing the maximum to 49.2 degrees Celsius at Mungeshpur in northwest Delhi and 49.1 degrees Celsius at Najafgarh in the southwest parts of the city.
Unconfirmed reports suggest at least three people died of acute water diarrhoea in a remote area of Sindh, Kaccha, in Dadu as the temperature rose to 49°Celsius, reported Geo News.
The Safdarjung Observatory, Delhi's base station, recorded a high of 42.5 degrees Celsius. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert, warning of a severe heatwave at many places in the capital on Saturday.
The Southwest Monsoon is set to arrive early with the Andaman and Nicobar Islands expected to receive first seasonal showers on May 15.
The minimum and maximum temperature readings on Wednesday are likely to settle at 28 degrees Celsius and 44 degrees Celsius respectively with a heatwave forecast, according to IMD data.
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