Enjoy the beach - but stay safe

SYDNEY HOT WEATHER

Beachgoers are seen at Maroubra Beach, Sydney, Australia, Saturday, December 16, 2023. Scorching temperatures could place pressure on the energy grid as households and businesses are asked to reduce non-essential power use as much as possible. (AAP Image/Dan Himbrechts) NO ARCHIVING Source: AAP / DAN HIMBRECHTS/AAPIMAGE

As Australia braces for an increasingly hot summer, there are concerns about ongoing drowning deaths. According to Royal Lifesaving Australia's Fatal Drowning Toll, there have already been 21 deaths recorded since December 1, and now swim safety experts share their tips for staying safe in the water. In English : Catriona Stirrat ; In Tamil : Selvi.


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