In 2026 summer, the most severe heat wave since 2009 occured in southeastern Australia.

Image by FY-4B on January 26 shows land surface temperature in some area being over 60°C in the day time.

Image by FY-4B on January 26 shows land surface temperature in some area being over 35°C at night.

Image by FY-4B on January 27 shows larger area with land surface temperature over 60°C in the day time.

Image by FY-4B on January 27 shows land surface temperature in some area being still over 35°C at night.