Report details thunderstorm-asthma dangers to Asians in Australia

Lightning around the Sydney Harbour Bridge

Lightning around the Sydney Harbour Bridge 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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