00:00Hundreds of thousands of people in Australia were left without power on Sunday as ex-tropical
00:05cyclone Alfred brought strong winds and heavy rain.
00:09The storm triggered flood warnings across the region, with one person confirmed dead.
00:14Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said that the situation in Queensland and northern New
00:19South Wales remains very serious, with flash flooding and heavy winds expected to continue.
00:27The situation in Queensland and northern New South Wales remains very serious, due to flash
00:33flooding and heavy winds.
00:35Heavy rainfall, damaging wind gusts and coastal surf impacts are expected to continue over
00:41coming days.
00:43I urge everyone to continue to listen carefully to the emergency authorities.
00:49Tragically last night it was confirmed a 61-year-old man has died in floodwaters near Dorrigo in
00:56New South Wales.
00:57Our thoughts are with his loved ones and the community at this heartbreaking time.
01:04More than 316,000 people were affected, with the Gold Coast being the hardest hit.
01:11Over 112,000 homes and businesses lost power as the storm moved through.
01:17The ex-tropical cyclone reached the Queensland coast on Saturday as a tropical low, after
01:24as a cyclone, forcing millions of residents to prepare for severe weather.
01:29The Bureau of Meteorology had warned that Brisbane, Ipswich, Sunshine Coast and Gympie
01:35could see more heavy rain and possible flash floods on Sunday.
01:40Residents are urged to stay alert and follow safety updates.
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