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In Queensland, Australia, Sunday witnessed torrential rainfall and fierce winds due to a tropical cyclone Alfred. This disruption led to widespread power outages, impacting approximately 316,000 individuals. The city of Gold Coast was significantly affected, with over 112,000 people left in the dark.
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The storm that reached Queensland's coast on Saturday prompted millions to brace for emergencies. While the capital, Brisbane, escaped the worst of it, neighboring regions experienced severe rain and high winds.
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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese emphasized the gravity of the situation in Queensland and New South Wales due to sudden flooding and gusty winds. He indicated that the coming days would likely bring more rain, strong winds, and large coastal waves.
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According to the weather department, the heavy downpour over Sunday might cause sudden flood conditions in Brisbane and the surrounding areas. Regions such as Ipswich, the Sunshine Coast, and the Queensland regional centers of Gympie could also be affected.
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The state may experience winds reaching up to 90 km/h, forecasted by meteorologist Dean Narramore. The system now appears to be weakening as it moves over southeastern Queensland, albeit with significant amounts of rain yet to come.
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The Brisbane airport resumed operations on Sunday, though schedules may change based on weather conditions. Queensland's premier, David Crisafulli, mentioned that approximately 1,000 schools were closed, with reopenings scheduled for safe areas. Ongoing issues with electricity and transport are also noted.
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Tragedy struck northern New South Wales on Saturday when a man drowned in floodwaters. Concurrently, two military vehicles heading to assist in Lismore experienced an accident, injuring several officials.
