Several states are experiencing a week of record-breaking temperatures. Send us pictures of the conditions in your area, and how the heat is affecting you

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Parts of South Australia, Victoria and NSW are predicted to break January heat records this week, with daytime maximums extending up to the mid-40s and up to 48C in some parts of South Australia.

All-time highest minimums have already been broken in three places, with temperatures at Meekatharra in Western Australia and Fowlers Gap and White Cliffs in New South Wales going no lower than 33C overnight on Monday.

Severe to extreme heatwave conditions extending from the interior of WA across South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria, the ACT and NSW were forecast to bring maximum temperatures of 8C to 12C above average, and in some places up to 16C above average.

If you are in an area affected by extreme heat, we’d like to hear from you. Send us any images that reflect the impact of the high temperatures on your life, whether serious or playful.

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