Cyclone Alfred Weakens but Leaves Flooding and Power Outages in Its Wake

The storm, downgraded to a tropical low, continues to threaten eastern Australia with heavy rains, flooding, and power disruptions.

Cyclone Alfred, now a tropical low, has caused widespread flooding and power outages across Queensland and New South Wales, affecting over 330,000 homes and businesses.
Authorities have issued major flood warnings for multiple rivers, with the heaviest rainfall expected on Sunday, posing significant risks to already saturated areas.
Evacuation orders remain in effect for approximately 20,000 residents, with 21 evacuation centers open in New South Wales to shelter displaced individuals.
Emergency services have conducted over 1,000 incidents, including flood rescues, and continue to search for a missing 61-year-old man swept away in floodwaters near Dorrigo.
Officials warn that the storm's impacts, including dangerous flash flooding and river surges, are far from over despite the cyclone's weakening.