Storm Alfred Causes Severe Flooding and Power Outages on Australia's East Coast

The storm has left one person dead, injured soldiers during rescue efforts, and caused widespread destruction across Queensland and New South Wales.

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.