🔗 Share this article Nearly 25,000 Lost Power in South-East Queensland and Victoria Following Powerful Weather Systems Approximately twenty-five thousand homes in southeastern Queensland woke up without power on Monday morning after powerful weather events swept through the region, generating powerful gusts hitting over 100 km/h. Substantial Hailstones and Extensive Destruction Homeowners reported large ice chunks as large as seven centimeters in some areas. The Bureau of Meteorology confirmed that various areas across Queensland had been affected by significant hail. The recent thunderstorm has absolutely smashed our network! Response teams were focused on reestablishing energy supply throughout the impacted areas, with nearly 70 crews deployed to handle the numerous electricity disruptions. Southern State's Weather Woes Meanwhile, around 1,000 households in Victoria also experienced energy failures after the capital city recorded its heaviest rainfall in over 500 days. Rescue organizations received nearly 600 emergency reports across the area, mostly for property damage but also for downed trees and inundation. Most Impacted Locations Werribee - recorded significant storm damage Hoppers Crossing - numerous emergency calls Wyndham region - 179 calls for assistance At one point on the previous day, in excess of 28k energy customers in Victoria were experiencing outages. Meteorological Predictions Humid circumstances were predicted to continue along significant areas of the state's eastern regions this week as a low-pressure trough continued to attract humidity against the coast. Tomorrow was expected to become the wettest day, with persistent storm activity expected across different parts of both regions. Safety Concern Medical authorities alerted that there was an higher risk of epidemic thunderstorm asthma across the northern rural areas, specifically given the existing atmospheric conditions. This caution comes after previous incidents where comparable situations led to significant health impacts in the area.