🔗 Share this article Nearly 25,000 Lost Power in South-East Queensland and Victoria Following Severe Storms Around 25,000 residences in south-east Queensland woke up without power on Monday's dawn after intense storm systems impacted the area, generating strong winds hitting 109km/h. Large Ice Stones and Widespread Damage Locals observed large ice chunks as large as 7 centimeters in particular locations. The Bureau of Meteorology verified that different parts across the state had been impacted by significant hail. The recent thunderstorm has heavily impacted our power system! Utility workers were working to restore electricity service throughout the impacted areas, with approximately seventy teams deployed to manage the extensive power failures. Victorian Weather Woes At the same time, approximately 1,000 residents in the southern state also experienced electricity disruptions after Melbourne recorded its most precipitation in over 500 days. Emergency response teams received 598 calls for help across the state, mainly for building damage but also for fallen timber and inundation. Most Affected Locations Werribee - saw substantial storm damage Hoppers Crossing area - various emergency calls Wyndham region - over 175 emergency requests During the peak on Sunday, more than 28,000 energy customers in Victoria were lacking electricity. Meteorological Predictions Moist weather were forecast to persist along large portions of the state's eastern regions this coming days as a low-pressure trough continued to draw in moisture against the coastal areas. The following day was expected to become the wettest day, with ongoing storm activity predicted across various areas of both regions. Medical Alert Medical authorities alerted that there was an increased chance of thunderstorm-induced asthma across the countryside regions, especially given the ongoing climate situation. This caution comes after past events where comparable situations led to major medical consequences in the state.