Overview

• Storm Alfred, initially classified as a cyclone, weakened to a tropical depression but still unleashed heavy rains, strong winds, and flooding across Australia's east coast.
• Over 450,000 households and businesses in Queensland and New South Wales experienced power outages, with restoration efforts hindered by flooding and fallen trees.
• Authorities reported one fatality: a 61-year-old man swept away by floodwaters in New South Wales while attempting to escape his submerged car.
• Thirteen soldiers were injured in a vehicle accident during rescue operations, with several requiring hospitalization, as they worked to assist flood-affected residents.
• The storm caused significant damage to infrastructure, including washed-out roads, destroyed beaches, and widespread property damage, with residents urged to remain cautious of further flooding risks.