Tag: Natural disaster
Remembering Heroic Flood Victim: Third Death Confirmed
A man named David Knowles, aged 63, tragically lost his life during the recent NSW floods. He was at his property in Moto when floodwaters began to rise, prompting him to direct emergency crews...
NSW Floods Updates: Thousands Eligible for Disaster Allowance
Recently, Emergency Management Minister Kristy McBain discussed the ongoing impact of climate change on weather events around the world, including in Australia. McBain emphasized that some communities in flood-affected areas are facing disasters on...
NSW Flooding Crisis: 50,000 Isolated in ‘One-in-500-Year’ Event
The state and federal governments just activated disaster assistance to communities in 16 Local Government Areas. That includes: Bellingen, Central Coast, Cessnock, Clarence Valley, Coffs Harbour, Dungog, Kempsey, Lake Macquarie, Maitland, MidCoast, Nambucca, Newcastle,...
Roof Ripped Off While Queensland Man Sleeps
Damaging winds reaching up to 100km/h wreaked havoc north of Brisbane overnight, causing trees to fall and roofs to be ripped off homes. Among the chaos, one man in Queensland slept soundly, completely unaware...
Slow-moving ex-tropical cyclone heading for mainland coast
Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred, a slow-moving storm, is currently making its way towards the mainland coast, leaving residents on edge as they await its arrival. The system, which was previously classified as a category 1...
Power Outages Impact 250K Homes: Alfred Storm aftermath
In the aftermath of Tropical Cyclone Alfred, which has now been downgraded to a tropical low, over 250,000 homes in Queensland are currently facing power outages. The Bureau of Meteorology explains that the key...
Severe Storm Hits Moreton Bay Islands: 230,000 Without Power
A powerful storm has unleashed its fury on the Moreton Bay islands, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. Cyclone Alfred, though slightly weakened, delivered intense rain and wind gusts of up to...
Cyclone Alfred Causes Devastation Before Landfall
After analyzing the local newspaper article detailing the potential devastation caused by Cyclone Alfred in Brisbane, it is evident that the impending storm poses a significant threat to nearly 20,000 properties in various vulnerable...
Cyclone Storm Surge: Thousands of Homes at Risk
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Wildlife rescue volunteers are cautioning the public to watch out for animals in distress due to the impending cyclone storm surge. They warn that strong winds, heavy rain, and flooding can pose serious threats...
Broncos CEO returns to Brisbane to aid cyclone-affected families
Brisbane Broncos CEO Dave Donaghy has swiftly returned to the Queensland capital, prioritizing the safety and well-being of the team's staff and players' families in the face of Cyclone Alfred's impending landfall along the...