🔗 Share this article Close to 25,000 Lost Power in Queensland and Victoria Following Severe Storms Around twenty-five thousand households in Queensland's southeast were left without power on the start of the week after intense storm systems swept through the area, bringing wind gusts topping 109km/h. Substantial Hailstones and Broad Impact Homeowners witnessed substantial frozen pellets reaching sizes of 7 centimeters in some areas. Weather authorities announced that different parts across the state had been affected by large hailstones. The recent thunderstorm has severely damaged our infrastructure! Response teams were working to restore energy supply throughout the impacted areas, with approximately seventy teams working to handle the numerous electricity disruptions. Southern State's Climate Difficulties At the same time, around one thousand residents in Victoria also faced power outages after Melbourne saw its heaviest rainfall in over 500 days. State Emergency Services handled over five hundred calls for help across the region, mostly for structural issues but also for fallen timber and flooding. Most Affected Regions Werribee region - saw significant weather impact Hoppers Crossing - multiple assistance requests Wyndham region - over 175 help reports At one point on the previous day, over 28,000 energy customers in Victoria were without power. Meteorological Predictions Damp conditions were expected to linger along significant areas of Queensland's east this coming days as a weather pattern continued to draw in moisture against the coastal areas. Tomorrow was predicted as the most rainy day, with continued thunderstorm potential anticipated across different parts of both regions. Medical Alert Medical authorities cautioned that there was an higher risk of weather-related respiratory issues across the countryside regions, particularly given the ongoing climate situation. This alert comes after previous incidents where similar conditions led to significant health impacts in the area.