🔗 Share this article Nearly 25,000 Lost Power in South-East Queensland and Victorian Regions Following Severe Storms Approximately 25,000 households in south-east Queensland were left without power on Monday's dawn after powerful weather events swept through the region, generating strong winds topping over 100 km/h. Massive Hailstones and Extensive Impact Locals witnessed large ice chunks reaching sizes of 7 centimeters in certain regions. Meteorological experts announced that multiple regions across Queensland had been affected by significant hail. Today's weather system has severely damaged our infrastructure! Utility workers were working to restore power throughout the impacted areas, with approximately seventy teams working to address the extensive power failures. Southern State's Weather Woes Meanwhile, around 1,000 households in Victoria also experienced power outages after Melbourne saw its wettest day in a year and a half. Emergency response teams handled over five hundred emergency reports across the region, primarily for structural issues but also for fallen timber and inundation. Most Affected Locations Werribee region - experienced substantial storm damage Hoppers Crossing - numerous emergency calls Wyndham region - nearly 180 emergency requests During the peak on yesterday, in excess of 28,000 electricity consumers in Victoria were without power. Meteorological Predictions Moist weather were expected to linger along significant areas of Queensland's east this week as a weather pattern continued to draw in moisture against the coastal areas. The following day was expected to become the most rainy day, with persistent thunderstorm potential anticipated across multiple regions of both regions. Medical Alert Public health experts warned that there was an increased chance of thunderstorm-induced asthma across the northern rural areas, specifically given the ongoing climate situation. This alert comes after historical occurrences where comparable situations led to major medical consequences in the region.