Ex-Cyclone Alfred has left more than 330,000 homes and businesses without power on the eastern coast of Australia. The storm, which weakened to a tropical low, has prompted evacuation orders for thousands of people and brought severe winds and flooding. Though no deaths have been reported, officials are warning residents to stay indoors and remain vigilant.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese emphasized the seriousness of the situation, stating that the impacts of the storm are already being felt and there is more to come. Brisbane Airport and public transport in the city have been suspended, and over 1,000 schools in southeast Queensland and 280 in northern New South Wales have closed.
Thousands of homes and businesses on both sides of the border between NSW and Queensland have lost power, with a significant number in Gold Coast. Power lines, homes, and cars have been damaged by falling trees across the region.
Officials have urged residents not to become complacent despite the storm being downgraded, as risks still remain. One man is missing after his vehicle was swept off a bridge into a rain-swollen river in northern New South Wales. While cyclones are common in Queensland’s tropical north, they are rare in the state’s densely populated southeast corner.
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