🔗 Share this article Close to 25,000 Lost Power in Queensland and Victoria Following Powerful Weather Systems Nearly twenty-five thousand residences in southeastern Queensland were left lacking electricity on Monday morning after powerful weather events passed over the area, generating strong winds hitting over 100 km/h. Substantial Frozen Precipitation and Widespread Impact Homeowners witnessed giant hailstones measuring up to seven centimeters in particular locations. Weather authorities verified that various areas across Queensland had been hit with significant hail. Today's weather system has severely damaged our infrastructure! Utility workers were working to restore electricity service throughout the damaged zones, with approximately seventy teams activated to handle the numerous electricity disruptions. Victoria's Weather Woes At the same time, around 1,000 residents in the southern state also faced electricity disruptions after Melbourne saw its wettest day in 18 months. Rescue organizations received 598 emergency reports across the region, mostly for structural issues but also for downed trees and water accumulation. Most Affected Locations The Werribee area - saw significant storm damage Hoppers Crossing suburb - various rescue reports Wyndham region - over 175 help reports At the height on yesterday, in excess of 28,000 power users in the state were without power. Weather Forecast Damp conditions were forecast to persist along large portions of the state's eastern regions this week as a weather pattern continued to draw in moisture against the coast. Tuesday was expected to become the most rainy day, with continued storm activity expected across multiple regions of both regions. Safety Concern Public health experts warned that there was an higher risk of epidemic thunderstorm asthma across the state's northern country region, specifically given the current weather patterns. This warning comes after past events where analogous circumstances led to major medical consequences in the state.