Nearly 25,000 Left Without Power in Queensland and Victorian Regions Following Severe Storms

Nearly 25,000 households in Queensland's southeast found themselves lacking electricity on the start of the week after intense storm systems passed over the area, producing strong winds topping 109km/h.

Substantial Frozen Precipitation and Widespread Impact

Locals observed giant hailstones reaching sizes of seven centimeters in some areas. The Bureau of Meteorology confirmed that different parts across the state had been affected by large hailstones.

This afternoon's storm has severely damaged our network!

Emergency crews were attempting to repair energy supply throughout the affected regions, with approximately seventy teams deployed to handle the extensive power failures.

Victoria's Storm Challenges

Meanwhile, nearly one thousand residents in Victoria also experienced energy failures after the metropolitan area recorded its most precipitation in a year and a half.

State Emergency Services received 598 emergency reports across the region, mostly for structural issues but also for downed trees and inundation.

Most Impacted Locations

• Werribee region - recorded substantial storm damage
• Hoppers Crossing suburb - numerous rescue reports
• Wyndham - over 175 help reports

During the peak on yesterday, more than 28k power users in Victoria were without power.

Weather Forecast

Humid circumstances were expected to linger along large portions of eastern Queensland this coming days as a atmospheric system continued to draw in moisture against the shoreline.

Tuesday was predicted as the heaviest precipitation period, with continued storm activity anticipated across multiple regions of both states.

Health Warning

Public health experts cautioned that there was an greater possibility of weather-related respiratory issues across the countryside regions, specifically given the existing atmospheric conditions.

This caution comes after previous incidents where similar conditions led to significant health impacts in the area.