Argentina flooding: 16 killed as two girls swept away by rising waters Authorities warn more fatalities expected as a year’s worth of rain falls on Bahía Blanca in eight hours The Guardian - US · Mar 10, 2025
Argentina Searches For Baby, Young Sister Swept Away By Floods Rescuers in Argentina searched Monday for two little girls, aged one and five, who were swept away by flash floods that killed 16 people in the city of Bahia Blanca at the weekend. International Business Times · Mar 10, 2025
‘Cabin fever’ and Covid-19 flashbacks: how ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred is upending Brisbane life With Brisbane essentially shut down thanks to some of the wettest weather in decades, residents are feeling bored, cooped up and anxious The Guardian - AU · Mar 10, 2025
Sharks spotted in flooded canals as Australia grapples with Cyclone Alfred aftermath Authorities warn of rising waters, health risks and power outages as recovery efforts begin The Independent UK · Mar 10, 2025
Hell and high water: flooded-in northern rivers residents grapple with ‘no water, no phone or power’ Houses are starting to smell of damp and mould, food is rotting in fridges and even charging a phone involves ingenuity The Guardian - AU · Mar 10, 2025
‘A serious wake-up call’: Cyclone Alfred exposes weaknesses in Australia’s vital infrastructure Thousands of residents are mopping up in the wake of ex-Cyclone Alfred, which has damaged homes and cars, flooded roads and gouged out beaches. The Conversation · Mar 10, 2025
Afternoon Update: Dutton defends attending fundraiser before cyclone; Trump lashes Turnbull; and queer line dancing Opposition leader says critics of his attendance at fundraising event at harbourside home of Justin Hemmes are seeking ‘political advantage’ The Guardian - AU · Mar 10, 2025
Floodwaters still threaten parts of Australia's east coast as tropical storm cleanup begins Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has cautioned that the fallout from a vicious tropical storm over the weekend was “far from over.” The Independent UK · Mar 10, 2025
'Horrendous': shelter closures pour on housing pain Evacuation centres will soon close in rain-hit areas where many people already face a battle to find a safe, dry place to sleep. AAP · Mar 10, 2025
Flood veteran caught out by latest natural disaster A resident who has lived through every major southeast Queensland flood in 50 years has been caught off guard by the latest natural disaster to impact his home. AAP · Mar 10, 2025
Argentina Declares National Mourning As Flood Death Toll Hits 16 Argentina announced three days of national mourning late Sunday after authorities raised the death toll from recent flash flooding to 16, with more still missing. International Business Times · Mar 10, 2025
Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred: what we know about flooding, roads, public transport and services disruption With south-east Queensland and northern NSW still facing severe weather, here’s what we know about flood warnings and rainfall, evacuation centres, and the availability of phone, internet and other services The Guardian - AU · Mar 10, 2025
Floods Hit Eastern Australia, 200,000 Properties Blacked Out Torrential rain from the remnants of Cyclone Alfred flooded swathes of Australia's east coast on Monday, as workers battled to restore power to more than 200,000 homes and businesses. International Business Times · Mar 10, 2025
The sting in Alfred’s tail: severe rain and flood risk as storms loom over Queensland and northern NSW Ex-Cyclone Alfred has passed. However, residents of northern New South Wales and parts of Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast should be on high alert for bands of intense rainfall and possible flash flooding. The Conversation · Mar 10, 2025
The Guardian - AU · Mar 9, 2025 BoM defends forecasts after claim coastal community not properly warned Bureau urged to review its systems after Fraser Coast mayor says Hervey Bay was pelted with 260mm of rain after being told it was not in firing line
The Guardian - AU · Mar 9, 2025 Search for surfer feared taken by shark; more than 8,000 insurance claims submitted after cyclone – as it happened Follow live
The Guardian - AU · Mar 9, 2025 Morning Mail: Flood warnings after Alfred deluge, ‘cohesion’ warning over Israel support, Gene Hackman’s last days Danger remains from ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred; Australian Muslims left ‘hurt’ by government’s support of Israel
AAP · Mar 9, 2025 Flood, dam-spill fears put wind up locals after cyclone A sodden region is bracing for more rain, sparking fears a nearby dam may spill and renew a flood threat in the aftermath of ex-tropical cyclone Alfred.
The Independent UK · Mar 9, 2025 300,000 homes without power after ex-Cyclone Alfred leaves destruction along Australia’s east coast Approximately 316,540 properties in Queensland are without electricity
Al Jazeera · Mar 9, 2025 Australia’s east coast battered by Alfred’s deadly winds, heavy rains Damaging winds and torrential rains from Alfred continue to wreak havoc across Australia’s Queensland region.
The Guardian - AU · Mar 9, 2025 After Alfred, Brisbane’s rising creeks bring all-too-familiar anxiety The Brisbane River’s suburban tributaries are designed to work as the city’s floodway. It’s a system that works – until it doesn’t
The Guardian - AU · Mar 9, 2025 Twelve soldiers remain in Lismore hospital after army trucks rolled in northern NSW Two personnel in serious condition after accident near city lashed by torrential rain brought by ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred
The Guardian - AU · Mar 9, 2025 Almost 230,000 properties without power as ex-tropical cyclone brings more dangerous rain South-east Queensland and northern NSW face further heavy downpours and flash flooding
International Business Times · Mar 8, 2025 Argentina Port City 'Destroyed' By Massive Rainstorm, 13 Dead Argentina's port city of Bahia Blanca has been "destroyed" after being pummeled by a year's worth of rain in a matter of hours, killing 13 and driving hundreds from their homes, authorities said Saturday.
The Independent UK · Mar 8, 2025 1 dead and several injured as tropical low tracks west across Australian east coast Officials say flooding rains will continue for days to lash a region of the Australian east coast even though it avoided its first tropical cyclone in 51 years