Nearly 25,000 Lost Power in Queensland and Victorian Regions Following Intense Storms

Approximately 25,000 households in south-east Queensland woke up without power on Monday morning after powerful weather events swept through the state, bringing powerful gusts topping 109km/h.

Massive Hailstones and Broad Destruction

Locals witnessed substantial frozen pellets reaching sizes of 7 centimeters in certain regions. Weather authorities confirmed that various areas across Queensland had been affected by significant hail.

The recent thunderstorm has severely damaged our network!

Response teams were attempting to repair power throughout the damaged zones, with nearly 70 crews deployed to address the numerous electricity disruptions.

Victorian Climate Difficulties

Meanwhile, approximately one thousand residents in the southern state also faced power outages after Melbourne saw its wettest day in a year and a half.

Emergency response teams responded to nearly 600 calls for help across the area, mainly for building damage but also for downed trees and water accumulation.

Most Affected Regions

• Werribee region - experienced substantial weather impact
• Hoppers Crossing suburb - multiple emergency calls
• Wyndham region - nearly 180 calls for assistance

At one point on Sunday, in excess of 28,000 power users in the state were lacking electricity.

Meteorological Predictions

Humid circumstances were predicted to continue along large portions of Queensland's east this week as a low-pressure trough continued to draw in moisture against the coast.

Tomorrow was expected to become the most rainy day, with ongoing severe weather risk expected across multiple regions of both regions.

Health Warning

Medical authorities cautioned that there was an higher risk of thunderstorm-induced asthma across the countryside regions, specifically given the ongoing climate situation.

This warning comes after past events where similar conditions led to major medical consequences in the area.