🔗 Share this article Close to 25,000 Left Without Power in Queensland and Victoria Following Powerful Storms Approximately 25,000 residences in Queensland's southeast woke up experiencing outages on Monday's dawn after powerful weather events swept through the area, producing powerful gusts reaching 109 kilometers per hour. Substantial Ice Stones and Extensive Impact Homeowners witnessed large ice chunks measuring up to seven centimeters in some areas. The Bureau of Meteorology verified that different parts across the state had been affected by significant hail. Today's weather system has absolutely smashed our power system! Emergency crews were working to restore electricity service throughout the damaged zones, with approximately seventy teams deployed to manage the widespread outages. Southern State's Weather Woes At the same time, around 1,000 households in Victoria also encountered electricity disruptions after the capital city experienced its most precipitation in over 500 days. Rescue organizations handled 598 emergency reports across the region, primarily for building damage but also for downed trees and water accumulation. Hardest Hit Locations Werribee region - recorded substantial storm damage Hoppers Crossing - numerous emergency calls Wyndham region - 179 calls for assistance During the peak on yesterday, over 28k power users in Victoria were lacking electricity. Meteorological Predictions Moist weather were predicted to continue along significant areas of eastern Queensland this week as a low-pressure trough continued to pull in damp air against the shoreline. Tuesday was expected to become the wettest day, with ongoing thunderstorm potential expected across different parts of both areas. Safety Concern Medical authorities alerted that there was an higher risk of weather-related respiratory issues across the countryside regions, specifically given the current weather patterns. This caution comes after past events where similar conditions led to substantial respiratory problems in the region.