Tropical cyclone Alfred has severely impacted Australia's east coast, resulting in one death, injuries to 13 soldiers, and leaving over 300,000 residents without power. The storm, which has downgraded but continued to unleash heavy rain and strong winds, created significant flood warnings, especially in Queensland's Gold Coast area. Emergency services reported dangerous conditions, prompting the closure of state schools. Authorities warn of prolonged power outages and additional flooding risks in Brisbane, while emergency alerts remain active across New South Wales, emphasizing the serious nature of the storm's aftermath.
Queensland's Essential Energy stated, "Customers need to be prepared to be without power for several days... The biggest challenges to getting power back on will be rising flood waters and swollen creek beds."
Queensland Premier David Crisafulli confirmed that decisions to reopen state schools would depend on safety conditions, emphasizing the impact of floodwaters on the region.
Meteorologists issued warnings about further heavy rainfall, predicting that Brisbane would face serious risks of flash flooding over the next days.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese described the ongoing situation as "very serious due to flash flooding and heavy winds" and highlighted the expected continuation of severe weather.
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