Cyclone Alfred Approaches Australia, Prompts Mass Evacuations
The rare storm threatens southeastern Queensland and northern New South Wales with heavy rainfall, damaging winds, and flash flooding.
- Cyclone Alfred, a rare Category 2 storm, is expected to make landfall north of Brisbane early Saturday morning, bringing heavy rain and wind gusts of up to 120 km/h (75 mph).
- Over 80,000 homes across Queensland and New South Wales are without power, with authorities warning of worsening conditions as the storm nears.
- Approximately 19,000 residents in New South Wales have been ordered to evacuate due to flood risks, while Brisbane and surrounding areas brace for potential widespread impacts.
- The cyclone has already caused severe coastal erosion, disrupted public transport, and led to the closure of schools, airports, and businesses in the affected regions.
- Experts attribute the storm's unusual intensity and southern trajectory to climate change, emphasizing the growing frequency of extreme weather events in Australia.


























































































