As heavy rains continue, emergency services are busy conducting rescues amidst the chaos.
State officials in southeastern Queensland and northern New South Wales are grappling with the aftermath of Cyclone Alfred, which has left nearly 290,000 properties without power as torrential rains and severe winds persist. On Saturday, floodwaters tragically claimed the life of a 61-year-old man and injured 12 soldiers in a convoy crash while en route for rescue operations. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese described the situation as "very serious" and warned of ongoing risks from flash floods and coastal impacts.
Emergency services carried out over a dozen rescues in the region, responding to over 6,000 distress calls from locals trapped either in their vehicles or homes. Rescuers highlighted the dangerous situation as the storm had forced people to flee rising waters, and while the cyclone diminished into a tropical depression, heavy rainfall is expected to continue for the coming days.
In the search for the missing man, authorities discovered his body after he had attempted to escape the floodwaters near Dorrigo. The ongoing weather disruptions continue to wreak havoc on essential services and local infrastructure. Meanwhile, Queensland police reported no additional fatalities but remain vigilant as the storm's effects linger and more rescues are anticipated.
With the storm impacting regions like the Gold Coast and Lismore, communities are left grappling with the initial impacts while contemplating a prolonged recovery process as power restoration efforts may take days.
As the situation develops, local leaders, including NSW Premier Chris Minns, extend their sympathies to affected families and wish for recovery for the injured soldiers. The resilience of these communities is being tested as they navigate the aftermath of one of the most significant weather events in recent history.
State officials in southeastern Queensland and northern New South Wales are grappling with the aftermath of Cyclone Alfred, which has left nearly 290,000 properties without power as torrential rains and severe winds persist. On Saturday, floodwaters tragically claimed the life of a 61-year-old man and injured 12 soldiers in a convoy crash while en route for rescue operations. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese described the situation as "very serious" and warned of ongoing risks from flash floods and coastal impacts.
Emergency services carried out over a dozen rescues in the region, responding to over 6,000 distress calls from locals trapped either in their vehicles or homes. Rescuers highlighted the dangerous situation as the storm had forced people to flee rising waters, and while the cyclone diminished into a tropical depression, heavy rainfall is expected to continue for the coming days.
In the search for the missing man, authorities discovered his body after he had attempted to escape the floodwaters near Dorrigo. The ongoing weather disruptions continue to wreak havoc on essential services and local infrastructure. Meanwhile, Queensland police reported no additional fatalities but remain vigilant as the storm's effects linger and more rescues are anticipated.
With the storm impacting regions like the Gold Coast and Lismore, communities are left grappling with the initial impacts while contemplating a prolonged recovery process as power restoration efforts may take days.
As the situation develops, local leaders, including NSW Premier Chris Minns, extend their sympathies to affected families and wish for recovery for the injured soldiers. The resilience of these communities is being tested as they navigate the aftermath of one of the most significant weather events in recent history.
