January 24, 2019 (2019-01-24) (Thursday)
Disasters and accidents
- The city of Adelaide, South Australia, records its hottest ever temperature, reaching 46.6 °C (115.9 °F) at around 3:36pm local time. This is the highest recorded temperature in any Australian state capital. The high temperatures have proven fatal for significant numbers of local animals. (BBC)
- Three people die due to the severe storms in the Spanish region of Asturias. (El País)
Politics and elections
Law and crime