🔗 Share this article Thousands Experiencing Electricity in Queensland and Victorian Regions Following Severe Storms Approximately 25,000 households in Queensland's southeast were left lacking electricity on Monday morning after powerful weather events swept through the area, bringing wind gusts topping 109km/h. Substantial Frozen Precipitation and Extensive Damage Locals witnessed large ice chunks measuring up to 7 centimeters in particular locations. The Bureau of Meteorology announced that multiple regions across Queensland had been hit with large hailstones. Today's weather system has absolutely smashed our power system! Response teams were attempting to repair power throughout the affected regions, with nearly 70 crews deployed to address the widespread outages. Southern State's Weather Woes Simultaneously, nearly 1,000 energy customers in the southern state also faced electricity disruptions after the capital city saw its heaviest rainfall in over 500 days. Emergency response teams received over five hundred calls for help across the region, mainly for structural issues but also for fallen timber and inundation. Most Impacted Locations Werribee region - saw substantial storm damage Hoppers Crossing - numerous emergency calls Wyndham region - nearly 180 emergency requests At one point on Sunday, over 28k electricity consumers in the state were without power. Climate Outlook Humid circumstances were expected to linger along significant areas of eastern Queensland this coming days as a atmospheric system continued to attract humidity against the shoreline. Tuesday was expected to become the most rainy day, with continued storm activity anticipated across various areas of both regions. Health Warning Medical authorities alerted that there was an higher risk of thunderstorm-induced asthma across the northern rural areas, specifically given the ongoing climate situation. This caution comes after previous incidents where comparable situations led to major medical consequences in the region.