As ex-Cyclone Alfred moves inland, track rainfall totals and wind speeds at key locations in the cyclone zone.
Emergency flood alerts have been issued and about 238,000 homes and businesses are without power in Queensland and New South Wales in the wake of Ex-Cyclone Alfred. It comes after severe winds lashed the state's south east and heavy rains smashed coastal communities.
Tropical Cyclone Alfred is currently located 105km east-south-east of Brisbane and 75km east-north-east of the Gold Coast.
Cyclone Alfred causes mass evacuations and power outages across Queensland and New South Wales as authorities respond to the disaster.- Watch Video on English Oneindia
Airports in eastern Australia, including Brisbane and Gold Coast, have been closed due to Cyclone Alfred, a category 2 storm. Air New Zealand suspended operations, and authorities issued evacuation orders and shut down schools and public transport.