Massive Power Outages Follow Cyclone Impact in Eastern Australia

Wed Nov 12 2025 19:43:00 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)

Severe flooding and wild weather leave hundreds of thousands without electricity as communities begin recovery efforts.

Cyclone Alfred's aftermath unfolds dramatic consequences for Queensland and northern New South Wales, with casualties and extensive property damage reported.

Hundreds of thousands in eastern Australia are grappling with ongoing power outages after Cyclone Alfred inflicted severe weather on both southeast Queensland and northern New South Wales (NSW). As communities begin to tidy up from the chaos, a somber report indicates the recovery of a 61-year-old man's body from floodwaters, highlighting the cyclone’s tragic impacts.

The cyclone, which struck near Brisbane on Saturday evening, had diminished to a tropical depression, but the Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese, warned residents about the continuing danger posed by flash flooding and heavy winds. “The situation in Queensland and northern New South Wales remains very serious due to flash flooding and heavy winds,” the Prime Minister stated, assuring that heavy rains and hazardous wind conditions will persist in the upcoming days.

As a considerable response effort unfolded, emergency services reported conducting numerous rescues, predominantly focusing on individuals trapped in vehicles or homes engulfed by the surge of water. The NSW State Emergency Service disclosed that over 6,000 calls for assistance were logged, highlighting the widespread desperation among affected residents.

With around 290,000 properties still without power, energy providers have cautioned that the outages might extend for several days, intensifying the challenges faced by communities. Reports further indicated that the storm had severely eroded coastal areas, particularly the beaches along the Gold Coast.

In another disturbing development, a convoy consisting of 12 soldiers responding to the cyclone's aftermath crashed in Lismore, located approximately 200 kilometers south of Brisbane. They were taken to the hospital, with two reported in serious condition, underscoring the collateral damage inflicted by the storm.

So far, Queensland's police have confirmed no fatalities or missing persons as a direct result of the cyclone, contrasting with the grim developments in NSW. As rescue and recovery operations continue, residents remain on high alert for further extreme weather conditions.