🔗 Share this article Thousands Lost Electricity in South-East Queensland and Victoria Following Severe Weather Systems Nearly 25,000 homes in south-east Queensland found themselves lacking electricity on Monday morning after intense storm systems swept through the region, generating powerful gusts topping 109 kilometers per hour. Large Hailstones and Extensive Impact Residents observed substantial frozen pellets reaching sizes of 7 centimeters in certain regions. The Bureau of Meteorology verified that multiple regions across the state had been hit with significant hail. Today's weather system has severely damaged our infrastructure! Response teams were focused on reestablishing power throughout the affected regions, with nearly 70 crews activated to manage the numerous electricity disruptions. Southern State's Storm Challenges Simultaneously, approximately 1,000 energy customers in the southern state also faced power outages after Melbourne experienced its most precipitation in 18 months. State Emergency Services handled 598 requests for assistance across the area, mainly for property damage but also for collapsed vegetation and flooding. Most Affected Regions The Werribee area - experienced significant destruction Hoppers Crossing - various emergency calls Wyndham - 179 emergency requests During the peak on Sunday, more than twenty-eight thousand energy customers in Victoria were lacking electricity. Climate Outlook Humid circumstances were expected to linger along much of the state's eastern regions this coming days as a atmospheric system continued to draw in moisture against the coastal areas. Tomorrow was forecast to be the heaviest precipitation period, with ongoing severe weather risk anticipated across different parts of both states. Health Warning Medical authorities alerted that there was an higher risk of weather-related respiratory issues across the state's northern country region, particularly given the existing atmospheric conditions. This caution comes after previous incidents where comparable situations led to major medical consequences in the area.