🔗 Share this article Close to 25,000 Lost Electricity in South-East Queensland and Victoria Following Severe Weather Systems Approximately twenty-five thousand homes in Queensland's southeast woke up experiencing outages on Monday's dawn after powerful weather events passed over the state, generating strong winds hitting 109 kilometers per hour. Large Ice Stones and Extensive Impact Locals reported large ice chunks reaching sizes of seven centimeters in some areas. The Bureau of Meteorology announced that multiple regions across Queensland had been hit with large hailstones. This afternoon's storm has absolutely smashed our power system! Emergency crews were attempting to repair power throughout the impacted areas, with approximately seventy teams working to address the widespread outages. Southern State's Climate Difficulties Meanwhile, approximately 1,000 residents in Victoria also encountered electricity disruptions after the metropolitan area recorded its wettest day in a year and a half. Rescue organizations handled 598 calls for help across the region, mainly for building damage but also for fallen timber and inundation. Most Affected Locations Werribee - saw considerable weather impact Hoppers Crossing suburb - numerous rescue reports Wyndham region - over 175 emergency requests At one point on the previous day, more than 28k power users in the state were without power. Climate Outlook Humid circumstances were expected to linger along much of Queensland's east this week as a atmospheric system continued to pull in damp air against the coast. Tuesday was forecast to be the most rainy day, with persistent thunderstorm potential predicted across different parts of both areas. Medical Alert Health officials alerted that there was an increased chance of thunderstorm-induced asthma across the state's northern country region, particularly given the current weather patterns. This caution comes after past events where analogous circumstances led to significant health impacts in the state.