Melbourne expected to face its hottest day of the year

Melbourne expected to face its hottest day of the year

Temperatures across Australia are soaring as Melbourne is expected to experience its hottest day of the year.

The mercury is forecast to reach 38 degrees in the city.

Northern parts of regional Victoria could soar to 43 degrees.

Severe heatwave warnings are in place across much of New South Wales, which are expected to last until Tuesday.

The temperature in Sydney will reach 32 degrees in the city and 39 degrees in the west.