Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred Causes Power Outages, Flood Risks Across Queensland and NSW
The downgraded storm has left 274,000 without power and triggered major flooding concerns in southeast Queensland and northern New South Wales.
- Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred has been downgraded to a tropical low but continues to bring torrential rain, with some areas expecting up to 800mm of rainfall.
- Approximately 274,000 residents in southeast Queensland are without power, marking the most significant outage in the region in over a decade.
- Major flooding is anticipated in southeast Queensland and northern NSW, with evacuation orders issued for areas like South Lismore and Upper Leycester Creek due to rising river levels.
- Emergency services in NSW have responded to over 1,500 calls for help, including water rescues, as heavy rains and flash flooding persist.
- Authorities warn that flooding risks will continue for several days as the storm moves inland, with additional rainfall expected to exacerbate already saturated catchments.
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