🔗 Share this article Thousands Experiencing Power in Queensland and Victorian Regions Following Powerful Weather Systems Nearly twenty-five thousand households in southeastern Queensland found themselves lacking electricity on Monday's dawn after severe thunderstorms swept through the state, generating strong winds reaching 109km/h. Massive Frozen Precipitation and Extensive Destruction Residents witnessed substantial frozen pellets measuring up to 7cm in particular locations. Meteorological experts verified that multiple regions across Queensland had been impacted by substantial ice precipitation. The recent thunderstorm has heavily impacted our network! Emergency crews were focused on reestablishing energy supply throughout the damaged zones, with nearly 70 crews deployed to address the extensive power failures. Victoria's Weather Woes Simultaneously, around one thousand energy customers in the southern state also faced energy failures after Melbourne recorded its heaviest rainfall in a year and a half. Emergency response teams responded to 598 requests for assistance across the region, mainly for property damage but also for downed trees and water accumulation. Hardest Hit Regions Werribee region - saw considerable weather impact Hoppers Crossing area - multiple assistance requests Wyndham - nearly 180 calls for assistance During the peak on the previous day, more than twenty-eight thousand energy customers in Victoria were lacking electricity. Weather Forecast Damp conditions were forecast to persist along large portions of eastern Queensland this coming days as a weather pattern continued to draw in moisture against the coast. Tomorrow was expected to become the wettest day, with persistent storm activity anticipated across different parts of both areas. Medical Alert Public health experts alerted that there was an higher risk of epidemic thunderstorm asthma across the northern rural areas, particularly given the ongoing climate situation. This warning comes after historical occurrences where comparable situations led to significant health impacts in the area.