Tropical Cyclone Alfred is approaching the east coast of Australia, specifically Queensland and New South Wales, with officials urging residents to prepare for potential severe impacts. As the cyclone approaches, approximately 80,000 homes have lost electricity, and evacuation orders have been issued. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese underscored the resilience of Australians in adversity. The storm is expected to weaken before reaching Brisbane but still poses risks with wind gusts of 120km/h. Preparations are ongoing, especially in densely populated areas, as the cyclone's effects worsen along the eastern coast where many residents are at risk.
When nature does its worst, Australians are at our best. We rally. We lift each other up. We look out for our neighbours, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese told reporters.
The storm was expected to weaken as it approached Brisbane. This will mean that destructive winds are unlikely for Brisbane itself, but damaging wind gusts up to 120km/h (75mph) are expected and they will develop quickly as the system approaches.
The slow-moving storm made it possible for big and densely populated areas of Australia to prepare and evacuate. While Brisbane is still calm, the situation on the eastern coast of the country is deteriorating.
In northern New South Wales, the State Emergency Service personnel were assisting police in the search for a missing man, after the truck he was driving was washed off a bridge.
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