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Queensland braces for Cyclone Alfred, damaging winds and rain forecast

The Australian government announced financial support for workers affected by ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred, which has caused significant damage and flooding across Queensland and New South Wales.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese stated that workers with income declines below the average weekly wage could apply for up to 13 weeks of support starting Tuesday.
Authorities report that over 230,000 households are experiencing power outages amidst ongoing severe rainfall, raising flood risks and prompting insurance claims.
Insurance claims related to the cyclone have already reached nearly 3,000, and expectations for many more continue as damage assessments progress.

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The Courier

The warnings were not excessive. We might not be so fortunate next time

Change will not be without challenges, but for the millions who stared down Alfred, it is urgently needed.

2 days ago·Ballarat City, Australia

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Cosmos Science

Cyclone Alfred exposes weaknesses in vital infrastructure

Thousands of residents are mopping up in the wake of ex-Cyclone Alfred, which has damaged homes and cars, flooded roads and gouged out beaches. I write from Brisbane, where rain has fallen for several days. Most of it is draining to a coastline already swollen and eroded by Alfred’s swell. Flood warnings are current in southeast Queensland and northeast New South Wales. Many communities are in danger – some of which have faced multiple floods in…

2 days ago·Washington, United States

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nationalworld.com

Extreme weather to hit parts of Australia in wake of ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred

As ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred dissipates, parts of Australia are still facing severe weather, with roads closed, some schools shut, and public transport limited.

2 days ago

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