Flood Warnings Issued Across Southeast Queensland, NSW

Southeast Queensland is facing severe flooding as ex-tropical cyclone Alfred brings heavy rainfall, with some areas receiving over 400mm. Residents in Brisbane, Logan, Gold Coast, and Ipswich have been advised to move to higher ground due to swollen rivers and creeks breaking their banks. Major flooding has been reported, with 17 swift water rescues made across Queensland. Currently, more than 450 schools are closed, and hundreds of thousands of homes remain without power as crews work to restore services. In northern New South Wales, one fatality has been reported, and approximately 1,800 people are isolated due to the deluge, with an additional 18,500 at risk of isolation. Authorities warn that the flooding impacts may persist through the week as the river systems struggle to manage the excess water.