Cyclone Alfred set for landfall in South East Queensland

Cyclone Alfred has intensified to Category 2 as it barrels towards Australia’s southeastern coast, prompting evacuation orders and a state of emergency. The storm is expected to make landfall on Thursday or Friday between Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast and could be one of the most destructive in the region in decades, officials warned.

Forecasts indicate potential rainfall of 300-600mm, with some areas possibly receiving up to 700mm. Wind gusts are expected to exceed 120kmph, accompanied by large waves that may lead to coastal erosion and flooding. Brisbane’s port and ferries have been closed ahead of the storm’s arrival, and airlines offered schedule changes.

As Cyclone Alfred draws near landfall, Sedgwick is staging claims adjusters, building consultants, forensic engineers, investigators, and repair contractors deploying to the affected region. Sedgwick’s resources from Australia, New Zealand, Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Americas are assembling to assist the communities, companies, and carriers in Australia. Sedgwick’s geospatial informatics data analysts are building models layering weather data, flood data, claims data, and information about the insurance policies in force to assist adjusters with property claims efficiently helping property owners navigate the unexpected.

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