🔗 Share this article Close to 25,000 Experiencing Power in South-East Queensland and Victoria Following Powerful Weather Systems Nearly 25,000 residences in southeastern Queensland found themselves lacking electricity on the start of the week after powerful weather events impacted the state, generating powerful gusts topping over 100 km/h. Substantial Frozen Precipitation and Widespread Damage Locals observed substantial frozen pellets reaching sizes of 7cm in particular locations. Weather authorities verified that different parts across the state had been affected by significant hail. This afternoon's storm has severely damaged our network! Response teams were attempting to repair power throughout the affected regions, with dozens of response units deployed to handle the numerous electricity disruptions. Southern State's Climate Difficulties Simultaneously, approximately 1,000 residents in Victoria also faced electricity disruptions after the metropolitan area recorded its most precipitation in a year and a half. State Emergency Services received 598 emergency reports across the region, mostly for property damage but also for collapsed vegetation and inundation. Hardest Hit Areas Werribee - experienced significant weather impact Hoppers Crossing area - multiple assistance requests Wyndham area - 179 help reports During the peak on yesterday, more than 28k electricity consumers in the state were lacking electricity. Weather Forecast Humid circumstances were expected to linger along large portions of Queensland's east this next several days as a weather pattern continued to pull in damp air against the coastal areas. Tuesday was expected to become the wettest day, with ongoing severe weather risk anticipated across multiple regions of both states. Medical Alert Public health experts warned that there was an greater possibility of epidemic thunderstorm asthma across the northern rural areas, especially given the current weather patterns. This caution comes after historical occurrences where similar conditions led to significant health impacts in the area.