Heat wave makes Sydney hottest city on earth


Sunburnt fans watching a cricket match between Australia and England that went ahead in Sydney on Sunday despite the heat. PHOTOS: AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE, EPA-EFE

SYDNEY: Sydney's residents have long prided themselves on their city's pleasingly moderate climate but they may need to reconsider, following a recent run of almost unbearable heat.

On Sunday (Jan 6), the Australian city endured temperatures as high as 47.3 degree Celsius, making it the hottest city on earth.

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