Goa, March 8 -- Over 1,000 schools in southeast Queensland and 280 in northern New South Wales have been closed due to deteriorating weather conditions. Although Cyclone Alfred has been downgraded to a tropical low, its effects are still significant, leaving hundreds of thousands without electricity across Queensland and New South Wales as heavy rainfall, strong winds, and increasing flood risks persist.

Furthermore, in anticipation of the tropical cyclone's arrival in Brisbane, Australian authorities have mandated the evacuation of thousands of residents. The storm has resulted in substantial rainfall, large waves, and powerful winds, leading to power outages, inundated beaches, and airport closures.

Following the broadcast of footage ...