Australia, Cyclone Alfred and flooding

See it: Kangaroo among those rescued during Australia floods from Tropical Cyclone Alfred
A kangaroo called “Skippy" was rescued after Tropical Cyclone Alfred recently battered Australia, producing heavy rains and flash flooding along the coast.
Flash floods, blackouts and a ‘sharknado’ as Cyclone Alfred lashes Australia
By Kristine Sabillo Heavy rainfall and flooding damaged homes and vehicles in Australia, with locals even reporting shark sightings in inland canals. Cyclone Alfred formed over the Coral Sea on Feb. 22,
Floods devastate eastern Australia: 200,000 homes without power as cyclone remnants strike
Eastern Australia is grappling with severe flooding as the remnants of Cyclone Alfred bring torrential rains, causing power blackouts for over 200,000 properties and prompting urgent rescue operations.
Heavy flooding expected after Cyclone downgraded in Australia
The last time a cyclone hit was in 1974, when Wanda hit in January and then two months later, Zoe crossed the coast. Flooding though, is more common. In February 2022, thousands of homes were damaged along much of Australia's east after heavy rain.
Australia offers income support for workers hit by ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred
The Australian government said on Monday it would activate financial support for workers who lost income due to ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred, which has caused widespread flooding, power outages and property damage across the east coast.
Rescuers in Australia brave rushing floodwaters amid devastation from Cyclone Alfred
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Drone footage shows flood rescues in Australia
Drone footage shows flood rescues in Australia after heavy rains caused by Cyclone Alfred:: Queensland Fire and Rescue:: March 10, 2025:: Palmwoods, Australia:: Bunya Creek, AustraliaThe Queensland Fire and Rescue Swiftwater Rescue attended to over 150 water incidents and evacuations across the south east of the state in the last 24 hours,
Cyclone Alfred’s Wrath Reshapes Iconic Australian Beaches
Cyclone Alfred has left a striking mark on Australia’s east coast, stripping sand from some of its most famous beaches. The storm’s powerful waves and storm surge have carved out dramatic erosion cliffs,
Drone video shows rescues from flood after Cyclone Alfred hits Australia
Drone video shows individuals in Queensland, Australia, sitting or standing on top of their trucks, as murky brown floodwaters rushed around their partially submerged vehicles.
Australia: Gold Coast Dogs Play in Floodwater After Cyclone Alfred
These dogs in the Gold Coast were making the most of the floodwaters left behind by former Tropical Cyclone Alfred on Tuesday, March 11, splashing around in the water. Alfred made landfall north of Brisbane on Saturday night,
Plane wobbles as it battles to land during Cyclone Alfred in Australia
A plane was shaken from side-to-side as it made a wobbly landing during Cyclone Alfred in Australia. Footage captured by the YouTube channel Julia Flights shows the Qantas Link jet battling the strong wind and rain at Brisbane Airport on Saturday,
Floodwaters still threaten parts of Australia’s east coast as tropical storm cleanup begins
Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has cautioned that the fallout from a vicious tropical storm over the weekend was ...
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Floods hit eastern Australia as workers battle power outages
Torrential rain from the remnants of Cyclone Alfred flooded swathes of Australia's east coast, as workers battled to restore ...
Floods wreak havoc in Australia as 200,000 properties face power outages
Floodwaters swamped some streets in the city of 2.5 million, stranding half-submerged cars in the worst-affected areas, ...
South-west Queensland councils take on major insurers as flood cover triples
Six councils in south-west Queensland have banded together to protest an eye-watering increase in insurance premiums of up to 300 per cent.
Alfred raises flood risk as tropical storm whips Australian coast with wind and rain
A slow-moving tropical storm crossed islands off Australia’s heavily populated eastern coast late Friday, lashing coastal suburbs with destructive winds and dumping heavy rain across the region.
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JBA Risk Management launches new Australian flood model
UK-based flood specialist JBA Risk Management has launched a new inland flood model for Australia to meet growing demand from ...
People of Australia's food bowl, the Lockyer Valley, are 'sick of floods but used to it'
Floods from Cyclone Alfred are a reminder that days of isolation and wearing the cost of floods out of your own pocket are ...