As Cyclone Alfred battered the eastern coastline near Brisbane, authorities have been grappling with its aftermath, confirming the discovery of a body in the floodwaters and reporting injuries to several military personnel. The 61-year-old man went missing after his vehicle was swept away by flooding in northern New South Wales. Emergency services helped as he sought refuge by climbing onto a tree, but he was ultimately lost to the waters. On the same day, a convoy crash involving two military trucks in Lismore, south of Brisbane, resulted in injuries to 13 personnel while they were deployed for rescue operations. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese acknowledged the bravery of the Australian Defence Force, stating that many were en route to assist those affected by the storm.
Despite the cyclone being downgraded, the dangers persist. Over four million residents in Queensland and northern New South Wales have been warned to stay vigilant as emergency services scramble to manage the impacts of flooding and powerful winds that have brought down trees and power lines. In southeastern Queensland, more than 300,000 homes lost electricity, with many residents trying to navigate the chaotic environment.
Authorities are urging the public to pay attention to warnings, even as the storm has weakened. With nearly 1,000 schools closed, public transport suspended, and flights grounded, those in affected areas are taking shelter while clean-up efforts remain on hold due to ongoing severe weather conditions. As the storm continues, local communities, including the homeless, have sought refuge in designated shelters amidst reports of heavy damage along the coast.
With strong winds and flooding still a threat, emergency services are preparing for potential continued flooding in the coming days as residents cautiously assess the damage around them.
Despite the cyclone being downgraded, the dangers persist. Over four million residents in Queensland and northern New South Wales have been warned to stay vigilant as emergency services scramble to manage the impacts of flooding and powerful winds that have brought down trees and power lines. In southeastern Queensland, more than 300,000 homes lost electricity, with many residents trying to navigate the chaotic environment.
Authorities are urging the public to pay attention to warnings, even as the storm has weakened. With nearly 1,000 schools closed, public transport suspended, and flights grounded, those in affected areas are taking shelter while clean-up efforts remain on hold due to ongoing severe weather conditions. As the storm continues, local communities, including the homeless, have sought refuge in designated shelters amidst reports of heavy damage along the coast.
With strong winds and flooding still a threat, emergency services are preparing for potential continued flooding in the coming days as residents cautiously assess the damage around them.
