Cyclone Alfred Weakens but Leaves Destruction Across Eastern Australia

The storm has caused widespread flooding, power outages for hundreds of thousands, and a fatality, with authorities warning of ongoing risks.

Cyclone Alfred has been downgraded to a tropical depression but continues to bring heavy rains, strong winds, and major flooding to southeast Queensland and northeast New South Wales.
Over 340,000 homes and businesses are without power across the two states due to downed power lines and infrastructure damage caused by the storm.
A 61-year-old man died after his vehicle was swept away by floodwaters in New South Wales, with authorities warning of life-threatening flood risks over the weekend.
Two military trucks assisting with disaster relief efforts collided, injuring 36 individuals who were transported to hospitals for treatment.
More than 16,000 residents in New South Wales have been ordered to evacuate, with emergency services conducting 30 rescues in the past 24 hours.