🔗 Share this article Nearly 25,000 Lost Electricity in South-East Queensland and Victorian Regions Following Powerful Weather Systems Nearly twenty-five thousand homes in southeastern Queensland woke up without power on the start of the week after powerful weather events passed over the state, generating strong winds hitting over 100 km/h. Massive Hailstones and Broad Destruction Locals observed large ice chunks as large as seven centimeters in some areas. Weather authorities verified that different parts across the state had been impacted by substantial ice precipitation. This afternoon's storm has heavily impacted our network! Utility workers were attempting to repair power throughout the affected regions, with dozens of response units deployed to manage the extensive power failures. Victoria's Weather Woes At the same time, around one thousand households in the southern state also encountered power outages after Melbourne saw its heaviest rainfall in a year and a half. Emergency response teams handled 598 requests for assistance across the area, primarily for building damage but also for fallen timber and inundation. Most Impacted Regions Werribee region - experienced substantial weather impact Hoppers Crossing suburb - numerous emergency calls Wyndham - nearly 180 emergency requests At the height on yesterday, in excess of twenty-eight thousand energy customers in the state were without power. Climate Outlook Damp conditions were expected to linger along much of Queensland's east this week as a atmospheric system continued to attract humidity against the coast. Tuesday was predicted as the wettest day, with persistent thunderstorm potential expected across various areas of both regions. Safety Concern Health officials alerted that there was an greater possibility of weather-related respiratory issues across the countryside regions, particularly given the ongoing climate situation. This caution comes after previous incidents where similar conditions led to significant health impacts in the region.