Cyclone Alfred Cancels Over 200 Flights Across Queensland, NSW

Tropical Cyclone Alfred is approaching Australia's east coast, prompting widespread flight cancellations and transport disruptions, particularly at Brisbane Airport, which is set to close as the cyclone makes landfall. Airlines such as Qantas, Emirates, and Jetstar have suspended flights, with many international services halted until at least midday Saturday. Queensland authorities are urging residents in the cyclone's path to evacuate immediately, emphasizing the risks of high tides and severe weather as the storm approaches. The cyclone, classified as category 2, is expected to bring destructive winds and heavy rainfall, potentially leading to life-threatening flash floods. As of Thursday, Brisbane's public transportation services, including trains and buses, have been shut down, and events across Queensland and New South Wales have been canceled. This marks the first direct impact of a tropical cyclone on this region since 1990.