
Cyclone Alfred Forces Mass 1000 House Evacuations in Brisbane Australia
Thousands of residents in eastern Australia have been ordered to evacuate as Tropical Cyclone Alfred moves closer to the coast. The powerful storm has already brought heavy rainfall strong winds, and massive waves cutting off power to thousands of homes and shutting down major airports.
Authorities have warned that the cyclone could bring prolonged rainfall, leading to severe flooding. The storm is expected to make landfall as a Category 2 cyclone north of Brisbane, Australia third-largest city. Queensland Premier David Crisafulli urged residents to have an evacuation plan, emphasizing that evacuation centers should be a last resort.
Wind speeds exceeding 100 kph (62 mph) have already battered Queensland and New South Wales, with over 80,000 homes losing electricity. Brisbane Airport...