Extreme heatwave gripping south-east Australia expected to give way to cool change

Temperatures expected to drop in Victoria and SA on Tuesday as extreme weather forecast to be less likely through rest of autumn

• Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates
• Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast

The extreme heatwave that has scorched most of south-eastern Australia is expected to ease over the next few days, paving the way for a warm autumn.

South Australia and Victoria continued to swelter on Monday. SA was expecting maximum temperatures in the high 30s to low 40s while temperatures in the high 30s were forecast for Victoria.

Sign up for Guardian Australia’s free morning and afternoon email newsletters for your daily news roundup