🔗 Share this article Nearly 25,000 Lost Power in South-East Queensland and Victoria Following Powerful Weather Systems Around twenty-five thousand residences in Queensland's southeast found themselves lacking electricity on the start of the week after powerful weather events passed over the state, bringing wind gusts reaching 109km/h. Large Hailstones and Widespread Impact Locals reported large ice chunks measuring up to seven centimeters in certain regions. Meteorological experts confirmed that multiple regions across the state had been affected by large hailstones. Today's weather system has heavily impacted our infrastructure! Response teams were focused on reestablishing power throughout the damaged zones, with approximately seventy teams working to address the extensive power failures. Southern State's Climate Difficulties Meanwhile, around one thousand residents in Victoria also encountered electricity disruptions after the capital city saw its wettest day in a year and a half. Rescue organizations responded to 598 calls for help across the region, mainly for building damage but also for downed trees and inundation. Most Affected Locations Werribee region - recorded substantial destruction Hoppers Crossing - various rescue reports Wyndham - over 175 help reports During the peak on Sunday, over twenty-eight thousand energy customers in the state were without power. Weather Forecast Damp conditions were expected to linger along much of Queensland's east this coming days as a weather pattern continued to draw in moisture against the coastal areas. The following day was forecast to be the wettest day, with persistent thunderstorm potential predicted across different parts of both areas. Safety Concern Medical authorities cautioned that there was an higher risk of epidemic thunderstorm asthma across the state's northern country region, especially given the existing atmospheric conditions. This caution comes after past events where comparable situations led to major medical consequences in the area.