Ex-Cyclone Alfred deluge sends 'phenomenal' rainfall to Brisbane and Gold Coast

Ex-Cyclone Alfred deluge sends 'phenomenal' rainfall to Brisbane and Gold Coast

Dozens of people have been rescued from floods in chaos stretching across Brisbane, the Gold Coast and parts of NSW.

The storm low «Alfred» causes parts of Australia to sink into the water. Precautions have been taken to avoid high numbers of victims. So far, a dead person has been reported.

Track rainfall and wind speed as Alfred moves inland

As ex-Cyclone Alfred moves inland, track rainfall totals and wind speeds at key locations in the cyclone zone.

Dangerous weather smashes east coast as Cyclone Alfred arrives bringing rain and wind

The tropical cyclone may have been downgraded but it is still packing destructive winds and heavy rainfall.

Brisbane's wettest day in half a century

In the wake of Tropical Cyclone Alfred, persistent heavy rain led to Brisbane's wettest day in 51 years.

Storm-deep "Alfred" caused heavy rainfall on the east coast of Australia and severe flooding. On Sunday alone, the metropolis of Brisbane received almost as much rainfall as usual in a complete month – airports were closed.