🔗 Share this article Nearly 25,000 Lost Power in South-East Queensland and Victorian Regions Following Powerful Storms Around twenty-five thousand households in south-east Queensland woke up experiencing outages on Monday morning after intense storm systems swept through the region, generating strong winds hitting over 100 km/h. Large Ice Stones and Widespread Damage Residents observed substantial frozen pellets as large as seven centimeters in some areas. Meteorological experts confirmed that different parts across the state had been hit with large hailstones. The recent thunderstorm has severely damaged our infrastructure! Utility workers were focused on reestablishing electricity service throughout the impacted areas, with nearly 70 crews activated to manage the widespread outages. Victoria's Climate Difficulties Meanwhile, nearly one thousand energy customers in Victoria also experienced electricity disruptions after the metropolitan area saw its most precipitation in 18 months. State Emergency Services received nearly 600 emergency reports across the state, mainly for building damage but also for downed trees and water accumulation. Most Affected Locations Werribee - experienced considerable storm damage Hoppers Crossing suburb - multiple emergency calls Wyndham region - over 175 emergency requests At one point on yesterday, in excess of 28,000 power users in Victoria were without power. Meteorological Predictions Humid circumstances were predicted to continue along significant areas of eastern Queensland this next several days as a low-pressure trough continued to draw in moisture against the coast. The following day was expected to become the heaviest precipitation period, with persistent thunderstorm potential anticipated across multiple regions of both regions. Medical Alert Medical authorities alerted that there was an greater possibility of weather-related respiratory issues across the northern rural areas, particularly given the ongoing climate situation. This alert comes after past events where comparable situations led to substantial respiratory problems in the state.