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Tropical Cyclone Alfred Hits Australia: Evacuations Underway

3/6/2025

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Tropical Cyclone Alfred is barreling toward Australia's east coast, set to strike early Friday with ferocious winds reaching 130 km/h and torrential rain. As the storm looms, evacuations are in full swing, over 120 schools have shut down, and flights are grounded. Authorities are sounding the alarm for severe flooding and perilous conditions ahead.

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Tropical Cyclone Alfred is barreling toward Australia's east coast, set to strike early Friday with ferocious winds reaching 130 km/h and torrential rain. As the storm looms, evacuations are in full swing, over 120 schools have shut down, and flights are grounded. Authorities are sounding the alarm for severe flooding and perilous conditions ahead.