Floodwaters still threaten parts of Australia's east coast as tropical storm cleanup begins

Australia’s prime minister warned that the aftermath of a severe tropical storm was ongoing in parts of Queensland and New South Wales, where flooding caused one death and multiple injuries. Despite the storm weakening before landfall, over 200,000 properties were without power, schools were closed, and evacuations were underway as water levels continued to rise. Cleanup efforts began in some areas as welfare payments were announced for affected workers, with authorities urging residents to remain cautious as flood warnings persisted following the storm’s impact.

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