Cyclone Alfred Live Tracker LIVE Updates: Boys shelter from waves behind a break-wall at Coolangatta ahead of Tropical Cyclone Alfred’s landfall, on the Gold Coast, Australia, March 7, 2025. (Reuters Photo)
Cyclone Alfred Brisbane LIVE Updates: Cyclone Alfredo has downgraded to a tropical low, but its impact remains severe, with hundreds of thousands without power across Queensland and NSW amid heavy rain, strong winds, and rising flood risks. Additionally, ahead of the tropical cyclone over Brisbane, authorities in Australia ordered evacuation of thousands of people. The storm brought heavy rain, huge waves and strong winds that cut off power, swamped beaches and shut airports.
How powerful is the storm? The Bureau of Meteorology has updated its tropical cyclone advisory, reporting that Cyclone Alfred has weakened to a category one storm as it moves across the Moreton Bay islands. Authorities have issued a flood warning for the Currumbin catchment as dangerous, widespread, and fast-moving flooding affects the area.
What is the winds and flooding forecast? After television images showed surfers riding the huge seas and people strolling near beaches, officials warned residents to stay indoors or prepare to evacuate. “This isn’t a time for sightseeing or for seeing what it’s like to experience these conditions firsthand,” said Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. “Please stay safe. Be sensible.” Albanese said.
Summary
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has postponed the national election, initially expected for April, due to the approaching Cyclone Alfred in Queensland. The election, which must be held by mid-May, will not take place on Sunday or Monday to allow the government to focus on the cyclone’s impact.
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