Tropical Cyclone Alfred has unleashed destructive winds and heavy rains across Queensland, leading to widespread flash flooding, power outages for over 316,540 residents, and at least one fatality. The cyclone, which weakened on Sunday after hovering off the coast, continues to affect communities with ongoing rains and high winds, especially in coastal regions like the Gold Coast. Prime Minister Albanese highlighted the seriousness of the situation, including multiple rescues in inundated areas like Hervey Bay, where unprecedented rainfall of over 230mm caused significant emergencies.
In Queensland's Hervey Bay, more than 230mm (9 inches) of rain was recorded in just six hours on Sunday morning, leading to flash flooding in homes and businesses.
As a Category 2 tropical cyclone, Alfred battered a 400km stretch of coastline, causing significant disruptions and leaving 316,540 people without power in southeastern Queensland.
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