🔗 Share this article Nearly 25,000 Lost Electricity in South-East Queensland and Victorian Regions Following Intense Weather Systems Approximately 25,000 homes in southeastern Queensland woke up experiencing outages on the start of the week after severe thunderstorms passed over the region, generating powerful gusts topping 109km/h. Large Frozen Precipitation and Extensive Impact Homeowners observed giant hailstones as large as 7 centimeters in some areas. Meteorological experts confirmed that multiple regions across the state had been affected by large hailstones. This afternoon's storm has severely damaged our network! Response teams were attempting to repair power throughout the damaged zones, with dozens of response units activated to address the widespread outages. Victorian Storm Challenges Meanwhile, approximately one thousand households in Victoria also encountered energy failures after the metropolitan area experienced its wettest day in over 500 days. Rescue organizations received nearly 600 requests for assistance across the region, primarily for structural issues but also for downed trees and flooding. Most Affected Regions Werribee - experienced substantial weather impact Hoppers Crossing - numerous rescue reports Wyndham region - 179 calls for assistance At the height on Sunday, more than twenty-eight thousand power users in Victoria were experiencing outages. Meteorological Predictions Humid circumstances were predicted to continue along large portions of eastern Queensland this week as a low-pressure trough continued to draw in moisture against the coast. Tuesday was predicted as the most rainy day, with ongoing severe weather risk predicted across different parts of both regions. Health Warning Public health experts warned that there was an increased chance of weather-related respiratory issues across the countryside regions, specifically given the ongoing climate situation. This alert comes after historical occurrences where comparable situations led to significant health impacts in the region.