Australia urged to name heatwaves to combat dangers of extreme temperatures

‘Heat culture’ of Spain helps communities prepare for hot weather events in the same way they plan for the arrival of cyclones

Australia should follow the Spanish city of Seville and start naming its heatwaves as part of a suite of measures to help communities cope with the rising risks from extreme temperatures, according to a new report.

Naming heatwaves could be part of enabling a “heat culture” where communities prepare for extreme temperature events in the same way they plan for the arrival of named cyclones, the report said.

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