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Millions of residents along Australia’s eastern coast are bracing for the arrival of a very slow-moving storm, the most southerly tropical cyclone to threaten the region in more than 50 years.

Tropical Cyclone Alfred, a rare and powerful storm, is closing in on Australia’s southeastern coast, with Brisbane and surrounding areas in its path.

Authorities warn strong winds from Tropical Cyclone Alfred could mask the truly terrifying risk of devastating flooding and stormwater surges.

Tropical Cyclone Alfred would be the first typhoon to hit the region in more than 50 years. Read more at straitstimes.com.