cyclone

February 25, 2025

Cyclone Alfred Nears Category 3; Path Uncertain

Tropical Cyclone Alfred is expected to strengthen into a category three system on Wednesday morning as it moves slowly south in the Coral Sea, according to the Bureau of Meteorology. The cyclone

Representative Image: Satellite view of a cyclone over the ocean near a landmass. Photo Source: Bureau of Meteorology, Australia (X.com)

Australia·Disaster·News

Cyclone Alfred Nears Queensland: Category 3 Threat Looms

A powerful storm is brewing off Queensland’s coast. Weather experts are tracking a tropical low just 505 kilometers from Cairns that’s getting stronger by the hour. Right now, the winds near the storm’s center are hitting 75 kilometers per hour

February 23, 2025

Cyclone Alfred: 120 km/h Winds, 400mm Rain, 4 Million Without Power

Australia·Disaster

Tropical Cyclone Alfred is heading for Queensland’s coast, expected to make landfall between Brisbane and Noosa late Thursday or early Friday. Currently a category

NDRF Remain The Unforgettable Heroes In Disaster Prone Areas Of India

India

The National Disaster Response Force is a para-military organisation comprised of 15 battalions, each battalion having 1149 workers. The task force, dedicated to search

Representative Image. Red Imported Fire Ants (Solenopsis invicta) - caught in a flood.

Australia·News·Wildlife

Queensland Allocates $24M to Combat Fire Ant Surge After 23 Hospitalizations Post-Cyclone

Queensland has announced a $24 million boost to combat the spread of fire ants as the invasive species continues to pose a serious risk to public health, agriculture, and wildlife across Australia.

Rahul Somvanshi

March 25, 2025

Representative Image: A close-up view of red ants, possibly fire ants or weaver ants, interacting with each other on a rough surface. Photo Source: Marufish (CC BY-SA 2.0)

Australia·News·Wildlife

Fire Ant Rafts After Cyclone Alfred Threaten Queensland

Fire ants, one of the world’s most dangerous invasive species, have been observed forming “rafts” to survive floodwaters in Queensland following ex-Cyclone Alfred. This unusual survival strategy has prompted immediate action from

Rahul Somvanshi

March 15, 2025

Representative Image. A Transport for Brisbane crossing the Victoria Bridge heading to West End.

Australia·Public Transportation

Brisbane Buses Ran 700 Trips Before Cyclone Alfred Forced Suspension

Brisbane City Council has restarted bus services after disruptions caused by ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred, while train and ferry services continue to face delays across the city’s public transport network. Buses, which account

Rahul Somvanshi

March 10, 2025

Representative Image. Gold Coast Queensland Australia. photos from around the Gold Coast ⛱️. Photo Source: dean johnson (Twitter)

Australia·Disaster

Cyclone Alfred Leaves 300,000+ Without Power in Queensland, NSW

Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred continues to hover off the coast of Queensland, bringing widespread devastation despite being downgraded to a tropical low. More than 250,000 homes across Queensland and northern New South Wales

Rahul Somvanshi

March 8, 2025

Representative Image. The floods looked like in 2022 by just persistent rain for 4 days.

Australia·Disaster

$15M Fund Activated as Cyclone Alfred Threatens 15 NSW Regions

A $15 million Community Recovery Support Fund has been activated for 15 Local Government Areas in Northern NSW as Tropical Cyclone Alfred approaches. The joint initiative by the Albanese and Minns Governments

Rahul Somvanshi

March 7, 2025

Australia·Disaster

Cyclone Alfred Leaves 36,000 Without Power in Queensland, NSW

Tropical Cyclone Alfred continues to threaten southeast Queensland and northern New South Wales as it inches closer to the Australian coast. Expected to make landfall at about 10am on Saturday morning, most

Rahul Somvanshi

March 7, 2025

Australia·Disaster

Cyclone Alfred Brings 155 km/h Winds and 12.3m Waves, $16,100 Fines for Beachgoers as Brisbane Opens Refuge Shelters

As Tropical Cyclone Alfred inches toward southeast Queensland, residents are preparing for what could be days of destructive winds, dangerous storm surges, and potentially life-threatening flooding. Here’s everything you need to know

Tejal Somvanshi

March 6, 2025

Representative Image. 1946-1947 Australian Cyclone Season Summary.

Australia·Disaster·News

Cyclone Alfred Nears Brisbane: 800mm Rain, 130 km/h Winds Expected

Tropical Cyclone Alfred is slowing down but still poses serious threats to residents along Australia’s eastern coast. Originally expected to make landfall Thursday, the Category 2 storm has changed course and is

Rahul Somvanshi

March 6, 2025

Representative Image. A classroom at Nauru Secondary School after receiving its $11 million Australian-funded refurbishment.

Australia·Disaster

Cyclone Alfred Forces 722 School Closures; Transport Halts; 4 Million Brace for Impact

Authorities across Queensland and northern New South Wales have ordered hundreds of school closures as Tropical Cyclone Alfred approaches the heavily populated southeast coast. More than 600 Queensland schools will shut their

Rahul Somvanshi

March 5, 2025

Representative Image: Flooded street in Perth, Australia.

Australia·Disaster

Cyclone Alfred Approaches Brisbane, AFL Opener in Jeopardy

Cyclone Alfred is set to make landfall between the Sunshine Coast and Brisbane on Thursday as a category one or two system, making it the first cyclone to cross South East Queensland’s

Rahul Somvanshi

March 3, 2025

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