Report details thunderstorm-asthma dangers to Asians in Australia

A lightning bolt strikes as a storm cell is seen above the Sydney Harbour Bridge in Sydney. Source: AAP

New details have emerged about the increased risk of critical asthma symptoms for some groups of Asian migrants and descendants in Australia during thunderstorms. The details are contained in a report from the Victorian government. Analysts are urging people in the higher-risk groups to take extra care.

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