The aftermath of Cyclone Alfred has left eastern Australia grappling with severe weather conditions, prompting widespread blackouts and rescue efforts.
Severe Weather Chaos: Mass Power Outages Following Cyclone Impact in Eastern Australia
Severe Weather Chaos: Mass Power Outages Following Cyclone Impact in Eastern Australia
As Cyclone Alfred weakens, residents in Queensland and New South Wales face intense flooding and prolonged power outages.
Hundreds of thousands of residents across southeast Queensland and northern New South Wales are currently enduring extensive power outages following the catastrophic impact of Cyclone Alfred, which struck the region with heavy rains, powerful winds, and widespread flooding. The cyclone, which initially hit land near Brisbane on Saturday night as a category two system, has since diminished into a tropical depression. However, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese alerted the public to the ongoing risks associated with flash flooding and strong winds.
On Sunday, community members began to recover from the storm's wreckage while emergency services responded to calls for help and conducted dozens of rescues, many involving people trapped in their vehicles or homes due to sudden floods. Tragically, a 61-year-old man was confirmed dead after going missing when his car became submerged in floodwaters, revealing the storm's brutal effects. Emergency responders reported rescuing victims from perilous situations, attending to over 6,000 calls for assistance in New South Wales alone.
In addition to the civilian toll, twelve soldiers were hospitalized following an accident involving their convoy while on a rescue mission. New South Wales Premier Chris Minns stated that the soldiers were responding to the storm crisis, with two of them reported to be in serious condition.
As the cleanup begins, nearly 290,000 properties across the affected areas remain without electricity, and energy companies are warning that power restoration could take several days. The Indian Ocean's Cyclone Alfred, which lingered off Australia’s east coast for days, has caused significant flooding, prompting state authorities to declare emergencies.
As the rain continues to fall and the winds persist, both state and federal authorities urge residents to remain cautious and heed warnings, with the specter of further rain looming on the horizon.
On Sunday, community members began to recover from the storm's wreckage while emergency services responded to calls for help and conducted dozens of rescues, many involving people trapped in their vehicles or homes due to sudden floods. Tragically, a 61-year-old man was confirmed dead after going missing when his car became submerged in floodwaters, revealing the storm's brutal effects. Emergency responders reported rescuing victims from perilous situations, attending to over 6,000 calls for assistance in New South Wales alone.
In addition to the civilian toll, twelve soldiers were hospitalized following an accident involving their convoy while on a rescue mission. New South Wales Premier Chris Minns stated that the soldiers were responding to the storm crisis, with two of them reported to be in serious condition.
As the cleanup begins, nearly 290,000 properties across the affected areas remain without electricity, and energy companies are warning that power restoration could take several days. The Indian Ocean's Cyclone Alfred, which lingered off Australia’s east coast for days, has caused significant flooding, prompting state authorities to declare emergencies.
As the rain continues to fall and the winds persist, both state and federal authorities urge residents to remain cautious and heed warnings, with the specter of further rain looming on the horizon.
