Australia, Cyclone Alfred

Video shows Queensland, Australia, after Cyclone Alfred dropped 15 inches of rain
Cyclone Alfred struck the east coast of Australia late Friday, unleashing strong winds, rough surf and dangerous rip currents along popular beaches over the weekend. An estimated 10 to 15 inches fell around Brisbane and on Moreton Island during the storm.
Alfred, No Longer a Cyclone, Makes Landfall in Australia
One man died in floodwaters, the authorities said, and over 330,000 customers were without power in South East Queensland.
Cyclone Alfred downgraded as millions of Australians stay indoors
Ex-tropical cyclone Alfred lingered off the south-east Australian coast on Saturday and forecasters said Brisbane is likely to miss the worst of the storm, a relief for millions of residents in the region who have been staying indoors.
Sharks spotted in flooded canals as Australia grapples with Cyclone Alfred aftermath
Sharks have been sighted swimming through Gold Coast canals as Australia continued to struggle with heavy rain and flooding caused by Cyclone Alfred. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
Alfred raises flood risk as tropical storm whips Australian coast with wind and rain
The outer bands of Tropical Cyclone Alfred are lashing Australia’s east coast with wind and rain as the rare southerly storm’s eye inches closer to landfall expected on Saturday morning.
Ex-Cyclone Alfred lingers along Australia's east coast, bringing creek rises, flash flooding
Rapid creek rises and dangerous flash-flooding is impacting parts of South East Queensland and Northern New South Wales.
Ex-Cyclone Alfred uncovers two shipwrecks over 100 years old in Australia
Ex-Cyclone Alfred uncovers two shipwrecks over 100 years old in Australia - Alfred revealed long-buried maritime relics in both New South Wales and Queensland
Thousands of Australians without power as storm Alfred lashes Queensland
The storm reached the Queensland coast on Saturday as a "tropical low" after 16 days as a cyclone, prompting preparations by millions of residents.
Australia: Ex-Cyclone Alfred Hits with Severe Weather and Flash Flooding 2
Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred made landfall north of Brisbane on Saturday night, March 7, bringing heavy rain, strong winds, and causing flash flooding across Queensland. One man died in the floodwaters,
Australia: Cyclone Alfred triggers massive blackouts, flooding
The Australian coast is battling strong winds and heavy rain from tropical cyclone Alfred. Homes across Australia's eastern state of Queensland have sustained massive damage and power cuts. Thousands have been evacuated,
Cyclone lashes Australia’s Queensland
Hundreds of thousands of people in Australia's Queensland state are without power after Alfred, a downgraded tropical cyclone, brought damaging winds and heavy rains, sparking flood warnings. Some 316,
Rare cyclone threatens millions on Australia’s east coast
Millions of residents along Australia’s eastern coast are bracing for the arrival of a very slow-moving storm, the most ...
Rare cyclone weakens to a tropical low weather system as it approaches the Australian east coast
A man has disappeared in floodwater, people were ordered to evacuate homes as part of the Australian east coast was lashed by ...
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‘A serious wake-up call’: Cyclone Alfred exposes weaknesses in Australia’s vital infrastructure
Australians should not need another reminder to proactively reduce the damage caused by extreme weather events. But Alfred has certainly provided one.
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Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred: What's the big unknown?
Ex-TC Alfred is the first cyclone to hit southeast Queensland since ex-TC Zoe in 1974. Some footage of that event can be seen ...
Regional Australia needs more workers to rebuild after disasters like Alfred. Skilled refugees could help
There aren’t enough skilled workers to support Australia’s day-to-day building needs, let alone in response to disasters.
Cyclone Alfred: Man missing after being washed away
About 2.20pm today, emergency services responded to reports that a four-wheel drive had been washed off a bridge into ...
Program: Health impact of ex-TC Alfred on rural Australia
Tropical Cyclone Alfred weakens, heavy rainfall, dangerous flooding and power outages continue to make life challenging for ...