🔗 Share this article Thousands Left Without Power in Queensland and Victorian Regions Following Powerful Storms Around twenty-five thousand households in southeastern Queensland were left lacking electricity on Monday's dawn after severe thunderstorms impacted the area, bringing strong winds hitting 109km/h. Massive Frozen Precipitation and Extensive Impact Homeowners witnessed giant hailstones as large as 7cm in particular locations. Weather authorities verified that different parts across Queensland had been hit with large hailstones. This afternoon's storm has severely damaged our power system! Response teams were focused on reestablishing energy supply throughout the damaged zones, with nearly 70 crews working to address the numerous electricity disruptions. Victoria's Storm Challenges At the same time, approximately 1,000 residents in the southern state also experienced electricity disruptions after the capital city experienced its most precipitation in over 500 days. State Emergency Services received over five hundred calls for help across the area, primarily for property damage but also for fallen timber and flooding. Most Impacted Regions The Werribee area - recorded considerable weather impact Hoppers Crossing - multiple rescue reports Wyndham area - over 175 emergency requests During the peak on the previous day, in excess of 28k power users in the state were lacking electricity. Weather Forecast Damp conditions were predicted to continue along much of Queensland's east this coming days as a weather pattern continued to pull in damp air against the shoreline. Tuesday was predicted as the wettest day, with persistent severe weather risk expected across various areas of both states. Medical Alert Health officials warned that there was an higher risk of weather-related respiratory issues across the northern rural areas, especially given the existing atmospheric conditions. This alert comes after past events where comparable situations led to significant health impacts in the area.