Schools in the Queensland and New South Wales regions of eastern Australia have been closed, and public transportation services suspended due to the approaching Tropical Cyclone Alfred. Approximately 4 million people live in the affected area. The Queensland and New South Wales (NSW) states on the east coast of Australia have closed schools in the region and suspended public transportation services due to the approaching Tropical Cyclone Alfred. Matt Collopy, an official from the Australian Bureau of Meteorology, stated that they predict the tropical cyclone to hit the Queensland coast in the early hours of March 8, between the Sunshine Coast region and the southern city of Gold Coast. This is expected to be the first cyclone passing near Brisbane, one of the country’s most populous cities, since Zoe in 1974, which struck Gold Coast and caused flooding. Authorities pointed out that more than 4 million people live along the predicted path of the cyclone. It was announced that public transportation services in the affected area will be suspended, and hospitals will only operate for emergency surgeries until the danger passes. Officials reported that severe winds in the north of NSW have toppled trees and cut off power to 4,500 homes and businesses. Moreover, officials predict destructive winds, storms, and heavy rainfall in the southeast of Queensland and the north of NSW in the coming hours. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese stated that 660 schools in the south of Queensland and 280 schools in the north of NSW have been closed. Albanese reassured the public, stating, “Whether it’s the southeast of Queensland, or the north of NSW, my message to people is that we are here to support you. We’ve got your back.”