Cyclone Alfred Leaves Thousands Without Power in Australia Following Devastating Flooding
Cyclone Alfred's aftermath creates power outages for over 290,000 homes in Australia, with severe flooding affecting southeast Queensland and northern New South Wales.
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Almost 290,000 properties in the affected regions remain without power, and energy companies have warned residents the blackouts could persist for days.
Australia cyclone: Mass blackouts and flooding in storm-affected states
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As of Sunday afternoon 272,000 properties in south-east Queensland and 16,000 in NSW were without power.
Almost 290,000 properties without power as ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred brings dangerous rain
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Alfred is the first cyclone to cross the east Australian coast near the Queensland state capital of Brisbane since 1974.
Alfred’s deadly winds, heavy rains batter Australia’s east coast
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Summary
Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred has left over 290,000 properties without power across Queensland and New South Wales, causing a significant flooding emergency. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese warns that conditions remain dangerous as strong winds and heavy rainfall persist. As rescue operations continue, one person has died, and twelve soldiers were injured in a convoy accident. Emergency services have conducted multiple rescues and issued warnings for potential flash flooding in the region as rainfall totals reach alarming levels, with tens of thousands of residents facing ongoing outages and dangers from lingering weather hazards.
Perspectives
Cyclone Alfred has caused significant disruption in southeast Queensland and northern New South Wales, leaving hundreds of thousands without power and resulting in widespread flooding and damage to infrastructure.
The Prime Minister emphasized the ongoing risks from severe weather conditions and flooding, highlighting emergency response efforts amid the crisis.
Local communities have begun clean-up operations despite the persistent danger posed by heavy rain and winds, with emergency services conducting numerous rescues.