🔗 Share this article Nearly 25,000 Lost Power in South-East Queensland and Victoria Following Severe Storms Approximately twenty-five thousand homes in Queensland's southeast were left lacking electricity on Monday's dawn after intense storm systems impacted the area, bringing powerful gusts hitting over 100 km/h. Large Hailstones and Extensive Impact Residents observed large ice chunks measuring up to seven centimeters in some areas. The Bureau of Meteorology verified that various areas across Queensland had been affected by large hailstones. Today's weather system has absolutely smashed our infrastructure! Emergency crews were attempting to repair power throughout the impacted areas, with dozens of response units activated to handle the widespread outages. Victorian Storm Challenges Meanwhile, around one thousand households in Victoria also faced energy failures after the capital city saw its heaviest rainfall in a year and a half. Rescue organizations handled 598 requests for assistance across the state, mostly for structural issues but also for downed trees and inundation. Most Affected Areas The Werribee area - recorded significant weather impact Hoppers Crossing area - numerous rescue reports Wyndham area - 179 calls for assistance At one point on the previous day, over 28,000 electricity consumers in Victoria were experiencing outages. Climate Outlook Moist weather were expected to linger along significant areas of eastern Queensland this next several days as a atmospheric system continued to attract humidity against the coast. Tuesday was predicted as the heaviest precipitation period, with ongoing thunderstorm potential expected across various areas of both areas. Medical Alert Medical authorities warned that there was an greater possibility of thunderstorm-induced asthma across the northern rural areas, particularly given the existing atmospheric conditions. This warning comes after historical occurrences where similar conditions led to major medical consequences in the state.