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Ex-Cyclone Alfred Wreaks Havoc Across Eastern Australia

  • #Australia
  • #Climate change
  • #Environment
  • #Weather
Ex-Cyclone Alfred Wreaks Havoc Across Eastern Australia
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MAR 10
Above: A boy walks past an uprooted tree in front of the Miami Beach Surf Lifesaving Club in the aftermath of Cyclone Alfred on the Gold Coast on March 8, 2025. Image copyright: David Gray/Contributor/AFP via Getty Images
story last updated MAR 11

The Spin

Narrative A

The unprecedented severity of Cyclone Alfred highlights the need for enhanced disaster preparedness and infrastructure resilience. With the power outages being the state's largest-ever loss from a natural hazard, it's essential to create resilient services to dwarf the impact of future extreme weather patterns.

The Conversation

Narrative B

The economic impact of Cyclone Alfred remains manageable, with insurance claims currently at 3K — significantly lower than previous disasters such as Cyclone Jasper in 2023, which resulted in A$409M in claims. This suggests that effective early warning systems and emergency responses helped minimize damage.

Reuters

Narrative C

Cyclone Alfred is a wake-up call. Climate change has intensified the storm's destructive power through warmer ocean temperatures, higher sea levels, and extreme rainfall patterns. It's crucial to see Cyclone Alfred as a sign of things to come, reduce emissions, and better prepare communities for future disasters.

Climate Council

Narrative D

As Cyclone Alfred could potentially complicate the election timeline, its impact had been overstated for political purposes, as evidenced by its downgrade to a storm before landfall. This shows that climate catastrophists are once again using climate "emergencies" to influence voters and businesses.

Daily Mail

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Alfred raises flood risk as tropical storm whips Australian coast with wind and rain
CNNMAR 11
Hell and high water: flooded-in northern rivers residents grapple with no water, no phone or power
GuardianMAR 11
Australia Offers Income Support Workers Hit By Ex Tropical Cyclone Alfred 2025 03 10
ReutersMAR 11