Cyclone Alfred causes severe flooding and power outages in Queensland and NSW, affecting over 300,000 residents. Government aid announced.- Watch Video on English Oneindia

The storm reached the Queensland coast on Saturday as a "tropical low" after 16 days as a cyclone, prompting preparations by millions of residents.

Significant damage and power outages are possible in the densely populated region of Queensland, where tropical cyclones impacts are not uncommon but direct landfalls are.

A major supermarket chain is urging customers to only “buy what they need” as stores commence opening across southeast Queensland this morning.

Australia's east coast has been pounded by rain, wind and surf for a week, with Brisbane recording its highest daily rainfall in half a century.

The Albanese Government is activating financial support for communities directly affected by ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred through the Disaster Recovery Allowance.

BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — Flooding rains lashed the Australian east coast even though it avoided the destructive winds of its first tropical cyclone in 51 years, officials said Saturday. One person was confirmed dead and several were injured.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced the activation of the Disaster Recovery Allowance for people impacted by the floods in Queensland and NSW.

UK-based flood specialist JBA Risk Management has launched a new inland flood model for Australia to meet growing demand from the insurance and risk

Thousands of Queensland residents were left without power on Sunday after Cyclone Alfred, a downgraded tropical cyclone, caused widespread damage across the state.