🔗 Share this article Thousands Lost Power in South-East Queensland and Victoria Following Severe Storms Around 25,000 homes in south-east Queensland woke up without power on the start of the week after powerful weather events swept through the state, producing wind gusts hitting over 100 km/h. Large Ice Stones and Extensive Impact Residents reported large ice chunks measuring up to seven centimeters in some areas. Meteorological experts confirmed that various areas across the state had been hit with large hailstones. The recent thunderstorm has absolutely smashed our network! Response teams were attempting to repair power throughout the damaged zones, with dozens of response units deployed to handle the extensive power failures. Southern State's Climate Difficulties At the same time, nearly 1,000 residents in Victoria also faced electricity disruptions after Melbourne experienced its wettest day in 18 months. Rescue organizations handled over five hundred requests for assistance across the state, mainly for building damage but also for downed trees and inundation. Most Affected Areas Werribee - experienced considerable weather impact Hoppers Crossing suburb - numerous emergency calls Wyndham - over 175 help reports During the peak on the previous day, more than twenty-eight thousand electricity consumers in the state were lacking electricity. Weather Forecast Moist weather were forecast to persist along significant areas of eastern Queensland this coming days as a low-pressure trough continued to attract humidity against the coast. The following day was expected to become the wettest day, with persistent thunderstorm potential predicted across multiple regions of both regions. Safety Concern Public health experts cautioned that there was an higher risk of epidemic thunderstorm asthma across the northern rural areas, specifically given the ongoing climate situation. This warning comes after past events where comparable situations led to significant health impacts in the area.