The destructive impact of Cyclone Alfred continues to resonate across eastern Australia, as fierce weather conditions wreak havoc in affected regions. On Sunday, hundreds of thousands still grappled with power outages following violent storms that resulted in widespread flooding and destruction of power lines and trees. While the cyclone has downgraded to a tropical depression, the Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese, issued a warning about ongoing severe weather, anticipating additional flooding and high winds in the coming days.
The storm initially struck near Brisbane on Saturday night, claiming the life of a 61-year-old man who was swept away by floodwaters in Dorrigo, northern New South Wales. Emergency units have engaged in multiple rescues, responding to over 6,000 calls for assistance, as individuals are trapped in homes and vehicles due to rising waters. The situation remains critical, especially for families in the region who are battling the effects of continuing heavy rainfall and rough coastal surf.
Amidst emergency efforts, a crash near Lismore involving a convoy of soldiers responding to the crisis resulted in injuries to twelve military personnel, with two individuals listed in serious condition. While New South Wales authorities have reported no further fatalities in Queensland, the region is under significant strain as outages persist and many remain cautious of potential dangers posed by the recovering weather conditions.
With essential services being pushed to their limits, residents await updates from energy companies regarding when power may fully be restored, as recovery efforts ramp up in the storm-ravaged areas.
The storm initially struck near Brisbane on Saturday night, claiming the life of a 61-year-old man who was swept away by floodwaters in Dorrigo, northern New South Wales. Emergency units have engaged in multiple rescues, responding to over 6,000 calls for assistance, as individuals are trapped in homes and vehicles due to rising waters. The situation remains critical, especially for families in the region who are battling the effects of continuing heavy rainfall and rough coastal surf.
Amidst emergency efforts, a crash near Lismore involving a convoy of soldiers responding to the crisis resulted in injuries to twelve military personnel, with two individuals listed in serious condition. While New South Wales authorities have reported no further fatalities in Queensland, the region is under significant strain as outages persist and many remain cautious of potential dangers posed by the recovering weather conditions.
With essential services being pushed to their limits, residents await updates from energy companies regarding when power may fully be restored, as recovery efforts ramp up in the storm-ravaged areas.
