Cyclone Alfred Weakens but Causes Fatalities and Widespread Flooding in Australia

One person has died, dozens are injured, and severe flooding threatens communities as Alfred transitions to a tropical depression over eastern Australia.

• A man was confirmed dead after being swept away by floodwaters near Dorrigo, New South Wales, with authorities still working to identify the victim.
• Thirty-six military personnel were injured, eight seriously, in a vehicle collision during flood relief operations near Lismore, south of Brisbane.
• Cyclone Alfred has weakened to a tropical depression but continues to pose significant risks of heavy rainfall, flooding, and strong winds in Queensland and New South Wales.
• Authorities have urged thousands of residents to evacuate vulnerable areas, with schools, roads, and airports closed and power outages affecting 250,000 households.
• This is the first time in 50 years that a cyclone or tropical storm has directly impacted this densely populated and tourist-heavy region of Australia.

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