🔗 Share this article Nearly 25,000 Experiencing Power in Queensland and Victoria Following Powerful Storms Approximately twenty-five thousand homes in south-east Queensland found themselves lacking electricity on Monday's dawn after intense storm systems swept through the state, generating powerful gusts reaching 109 kilometers per hour. Large Frozen Precipitation and Broad Damage Locals reported large ice chunks reaching sizes of 7cm in particular locations. Meteorological experts verified that different parts across the state had been impacted by large hailstones. Today's weather system has heavily impacted our infrastructure! Emergency crews were attempting to repair electricity service throughout the affected regions, with approximately seventy teams working to handle the extensive power failures. Victorian Climate Difficulties Simultaneously, nearly one thousand households in Victoria also encountered power outages after the capital city recorded its heaviest rainfall in 18 months. Rescue organizations handled 598 calls for help across the region, mainly for structural issues but also for fallen timber and flooding. Most Impacted Regions Werribee region - recorded considerable weather impact Hoppers Crossing - multiple rescue reports Wyndham - over 175 help reports At one point on Sunday, in excess of 28,000 electricity consumers in Victoria were without power. Weather Forecast Damp conditions were predicted to continue along much of the state's eastern regions this coming days as a weather pattern continued to attract humidity against the coastal areas. Tomorrow was forecast to be the wettest day, with ongoing thunderstorm potential expected across multiple regions of both states. Medical Alert Medical authorities warned that there was an higher risk of epidemic thunderstorm asthma across the northern rural areas, especially given the ongoing climate situation. This alert comes after historical occurrences where similar conditions led to substantial respiratory problems in the area.