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Rachael Ward

RARE PHOTOS: Scientists sweat on warning system for lethal heatwaves | Rare Historical Photos

Scientists hope to be able to predict lethal humidity events weeks ahead of time. (Paul Miller/AAP PHOTOS)

An early warning system for lethal heatwaves will be able to predict excess deaths months ahead of time, allowing authorities to properly plan for devastating events.

That's according to climate scientists developing the technology, which uses machine learning to develop predictions using high-level climate and mortality data.

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