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Cyclone Alfred Forces Mass 1000 House Evacuations in Brisbane Australia

Cyclone Alfred Forces Mass 1000 House Evacuations in Brisbane Australia

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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...
2 cyclone Hit Australia Orders Mass Evacuations landfall in Queensland

2 cyclone Hit Australia Orders Mass Evacuations landfall in Queensland

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Thousands of people in eastern Australia have been ordered to evacuate as Tropical Cyclone Alfred nears landfall. The powerful storm expected to hit as a Category 2 cyclone is bringing heavy rain, strong winds and massive waves causing power outages and flooding in parts of Queensland and New South Wales. Alfred is currently moving 120 km from Brisbane and 85 km from Gold Coast, with wind gusts exceeding 100 kph (62 mph). Officials warn that the slow-moving storm could bring days of heavy rain, increasing the risk of floods. Queensland Premier David Crisafulli urged residents to evacuate or stay with family and friends, calling evacuation centers a "last resort." Prime Minister Anthony Albanese echoed the warning, saying, "This isn’t a time for sightseeing. Please stay safe." Floo...
Cyclone Alfred Threatens Southeast Queensland 2.5 million people

Cyclone Alfred Threatens Southeast Queensland 2.5 million people

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Tropical Cyclone Alfred is set to strike densely populated regions of southeast Queensland and northeast New South Wales with Brisbane among the areas in its direct path. The Queensland capital home to over 2.5 million people faces a significant threat from storm surges and flooding as the cyclone nears. Brisbane City Council has warned that nearly 20,000 properties could be affected, urging residents to consider relocating before the cyclone makes landfall. The peak flooding and storm surges are expected to begin Thursday, with the cyclone forecast to cross the coast early Friday morning. New flood modeling, based on the latest Bureau of Meteorology forecasts, indicates that affected properties could experience anything from minor yard inundation to severe flooding inside homes. Whi...
Cyclone Alfred Set to Strike Southeast Queensland After landfall

Cyclone Alfred Set to Strike Southeast Queensland After landfall

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Southeast Queensland is bracing for the impact of Tropical Cyclone Alfred, expected to make landfall late Thursday as a Category 2 storm. This marks the first cyclone to hit so far south in half a century, since ex-Tropical Cyclone Zoe in 1974. Cyclone Alfred, which initially formed over the Coral Sea nine days ago, intensified to a severe Category 4 storm before weakening as it moved into cooler waters. However, it has now regained strength and changed direction, making a direct approach toward Queensland’s heavily populated coastal areas. With wind gusts reaching up to 164 km/h, the cyclone is expected to cause damage to homes, trees, power lines, and beachside infrastructure along the Sunshine Coast and Gold Coast. Authorities have issued a flood watch for regions from Maryborough...