🔗 Share this article Thousands Left Without Electricity in South-East Queensland and Victoria Following Intense Storms Nearly twenty-five thousand homes in Queensland's southeast woke up without power on Monday morning after powerful weather events passed over the state, bringing powerful gusts topping 109 kilometers per hour. Large Ice Stones and Widespread Impact Residents reported giant hailstones as large as 7 centimeters in particular locations. The Bureau of Meteorology announced that different parts across Queensland had been hit with large hailstones. This afternoon's storm has heavily impacted our power system! Emergency crews were attempting to repair energy supply throughout the affected regions, with approximately seventy teams activated to address the extensive power failures. Victoria's Climate Difficulties Meanwhile, nearly one thousand energy customers in Victoria also encountered energy failures after the metropolitan area recorded its most precipitation in over 500 days. Emergency response teams received over five hundred emergency reports across the area, mainly for building damage but also for downed trees and water accumulation. Most Impacted Locations Werribee region - saw substantial destruction Hoppers Crossing - numerous rescue reports Wyndham - over 175 emergency requests During the peak on Sunday, more than 28k power users in the state were without power. Climate Outlook Humid circumstances were forecast to persist along much of eastern Queensland this next several days as a low-pressure trough continued to attract humidity against the coast. Tomorrow was forecast to be the wettest day, with ongoing thunderstorm potential anticipated across various areas of both regions. Medical Alert Public health experts warned that there was an higher risk of thunderstorm-induced asthma across the countryside regions, specifically given the ongoing climate situation. This alert comes after previous incidents where comparable situations led to significant health impacts in the state.