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Approximately 25,000 households in Queensland's southeast found themselves without power on the start of the week after intense storm systems passed over the region, bringing powerful gusts reaching 109km/h.

Massive Hailstones and Broad Damage

Homeowners witnessed substantial frozen pellets as large as 7 centimeters in particular locations. Meteorological experts verified that multiple regions across Queensland had been affected by substantial ice precipitation.

The recent thunderstorm has heavily impacted our power system!

Emergency crews were working to restore power throughout the affected regions, with approximately seventy teams deployed to handle the extensive power failures.

Southern State's Climate Difficulties

At the same time, approximately one thousand residents in Victoria also experienced energy failures after the capital city recorded its wettest day in over 500 days.

Emergency response teams handled nearly 600 calls for help across the state, mainly for property damage but also for downed trees and water accumulation.

Most Impacted Locations

• The Werribee area - recorded significant storm damage
• Hoppers Crossing - multiple assistance requests
• Wyndham area - over 175 help reports

During the peak on the previous day, more than 28k energy customers in Victoria were lacking electricity.

Climate Outlook

Damp conditions were predicted to continue along large portions of the state's eastern regions this coming days as a weather pattern continued to attract humidity against the coastal areas.

The following day was predicted as the most rainy day, with ongoing storm activity anticipated across multiple regions of both regions.

Safety Concern

Medical authorities alerted that there was an greater possibility of thunderstorm-induced asthma 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 state.