🔗 Share this article Thousands Experiencing Power in South-East Queensland and Victorian Regions Following Severe Weather Systems Around twenty-five thousand homes in southeastern Queensland found themselves lacking electricity on the start of the week after intense storm systems swept through the area, bringing powerful gusts hitting 109 kilometers per hour. Substantial Frozen Precipitation and Widespread Damage Locals reported giant hailstones measuring up to 7 centimeters in certain regions. The Bureau of Meteorology verified that multiple regions across the state had been hit with large hailstones. The recent thunderstorm has absolutely smashed our infrastructure! Emergency crews were focused on reestablishing power throughout the damaged zones, with dozens of response units deployed to address the numerous electricity disruptions. Victorian Climate Difficulties At the same time, nearly 1,000 households in Victoria also faced electricity disruptions after the capital city experienced its heaviest rainfall in a year and a half. Rescue organizations received 598 emergency reports across the region, mostly for building damage but also for fallen timber and water accumulation. Most Affected Areas Werribee region - experienced significant weather impact Hoppers Crossing - various assistance requests Wyndham area - over 175 calls for assistance During the peak on the previous day, more than 28k energy customers in the state were lacking electricity. Climate Outlook Moist weather were expected to linger along much of eastern Queensland this coming days as a atmospheric system continued to pull in damp air against the coast. Tuesday was expected to become the wettest day, with persistent storm activity anticipated across multiple regions of both regions. Medical Alert Public health experts cautioned that there was an higher risk of thunderstorm-induced asthma across the state's northern country region, specifically given the ongoing climate situation. This caution comes after past events where comparable situations led to significant health impacts in the region.