Residents in five states and territories put on high fire alert in Australia: SBS Sinhala explainer on 01 Sep

Listen to SBS Sinhala radio explainer today to know about the most significant bush fire season since the deadly 2019-2020 Black Summer fires.

A supplied image obtained on Wednesday, March 8, 2023, of the Alpha Rd Fire, in Tambaroora, NSW. (AAP Image/Supplied by NSW Rural Fire Service, Nick Pearce) Credit: NICK PEARCE/PR IMAGE

Highlights

• Australians are being urged to prepare for what may be the most significant bush fire season since the deadly 2019-2020 Black Summer fires.
• Large areas of the country are at an increased risk due to reduced rainfall, above-average temperatures, and changing weather patterns.
• Weather authorities have issued a message to Australians to get prepared now.