🔗 Share this article Close to 25,000 Lost Electricity in Queensland and Victorian Regions Following Powerful Storms Nearly twenty-five thousand residences in Queensland's southeast were left without power on the start of the week after intense storm systems swept through the state, generating strong winds reaching over 100 km/h. Massive Ice Stones and Widespread Impact Locals observed large ice chunks measuring up to seven centimeters in particular locations. Weather authorities verified that multiple regions across Queensland had been impacted by large hailstones. This afternoon's storm has heavily impacted our network! Utility workers were working to restore power throughout the affected regions, with nearly 70 crews deployed to handle the extensive power failures. Southern State's Climate Difficulties Simultaneously, nearly 1,000 energy customers in Victoria also experienced energy failures after the capital city experienced its wettest day in 18 months. Emergency response teams received 598 emergency reports across the area, primarily for structural issues but also for downed trees and flooding. Most Impacted Locations Werribee region - saw significant weather impact Hoppers Crossing area - multiple rescue reports Wyndham region - over 175 emergency requests At the height on yesterday, over 28,000 power users in the state were without power. Meteorological Predictions Damp conditions were forecast to persist along large portions of the state's eastern regions this week as a low-pressure trough continued to attract humidity against the coast. Tuesday was predicted as the heaviest precipitation period, with continued severe weather risk expected across different parts of both states. Medical Alert Medical authorities alerted that there was an greater possibility of thunderstorm-induced asthma across the state's northern country region, especially given the existing atmospheric conditions. This caution comes after past events where similar conditions led to substantial respiratory problems in the region.