The Australian government activated several shelters in both states yesterday, as more than 13 million people live in their cities, which include the popular city of Sydney.

Meteorologists expect tropical cyclone Alfred to cross the islands of Moreton Bay (off the coast of Brisbane) in the early hours of Saturday morning, and then cross the mainland coast between Noosa and Beenleigh, in Queensland.

The category two system is moving at a speed of approximately eight kilometers per hour and has already begun to generate rainfall that will continue to intensify as it approaches.

The authorities of the oceanic country issued a flood warning for the north of New South Wales, while the southeast of Queensland is in maximum alert, since yesterday records of height of waves were registered there, one of them of 12.3 meters.

Multiple commercial businesses closed their doors as a precautionary measure, while schools have deferred classes.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese confirmed that this was a severe meteorological phenomenon, with heavy rains, destructive winds and considerable flooding.

He also stressed that the entire prevention and emergency response system is ready to deal with the cyclone.

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