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Alfred Downgraded, But Flood Threat Looms in Queensland

3/9/2025

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Tropical Cyclone Alfred has downgraded to a tropical low, but its impact is still felt in southeast Queensland and northern New South Wales. With over 280,000 residents left without power and evacuation orders in place, the looming threat of heavy rainfall—up to 500mm—raises urgent flood concerns, especially for Lismore.

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Tropical Cyclone Alfred has downgraded to a tropical low, but its impact is still felt in southeast Queensland and northern New South Wales. With over 280,000 residents left without power and evacuation orders in place, the looming threat of heavy rainfall—up to 500mm—raises urgent flood concerns, especially for Lismore.