Severe Weather Warnings as Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred Causes Major Flooding in Queensland and NSW

Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred brings heavy rain and severe weather warnings to Queensland and New South Wales, prompting evacuations and widespread power outages.

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Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred has been downgraded to a tropical low but continues to pose severe weather risks in Queensland and New South Wales. Flooding rains expected, with hundreds evacuated and significant power outages reported. The Bureau of Meteorology issues warnings for extensive flooding across multiple rivers, with regional authorities responding to thousands of incidents. Amid ongoing efforts, Prime Minister Albanese announces disaster recovery payments and aid deployment to affected areas.

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: Tropical Cyclone Alfred has been downgraded to a tropical low, but it continues to bring severe weather conditions, including heavy rain and flooding, to Queensland and New South Wales.
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: More than 19,000 people have been evacuated from low-lying homes, and over 250,000 homes and businesses have lost power in the region.
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: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced disaster recovery payments and aid deployment to affected areas. Additionally, he has postponed calling national elections to focus on the response to the cyclone.
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: Cyclones are rare in the southeast corner of Queensland, with the last cyclone making landfall in this area being over 50 years ago in 1974.
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