A heatwave has caused wildfires and low river levels in the South Island, concurrent with cold air moving from the Antarctic region.
2 reports, 1 independent
Updated Aug 6
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What happened
A heatwave has caused wildfires and low river levels in the South Island, concurrent with cold air moving from the Antarctic region.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Cold air from the Antarctic region pushes snow onto the South Island.Sub-event
South Island faces heatwave impacts including wildfires and low rivers, influenced by Antarctic air masses.1 source
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The entities involved
- South Island
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Antarctic
polar region around Earth's South Pole