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Nearly twenty-five thousand households in Queensland's southeast woke up lacking electricity on Monday morning after intense storm systems impacted the area, bringing strong winds topping 109 kilometers per hour.

Massive Ice Stones and Extensive Damage

Residents observed substantial frozen pellets measuring up to seven centimeters in particular locations. Weather authorities announced that different parts across Queensland had been impacted by substantial ice precipitation.

The recent thunderstorm has severely damaged our infrastructure!

Utility workers were focused on reestablishing power throughout the affected regions, with dozens of response units deployed to handle the extensive power failures.

Southern State's Storm Challenges

Simultaneously, nearly 1,000 households in Victoria also experienced energy failures after the capital city saw its wettest day in 18 months.

Rescue organizations handled 598 requests for assistance across the area, mainly for building damage but also for fallen timber and inundation.

Hardest Hit Regions

• The Werribee area - recorded significant storm damage
• Hoppers Crossing area - various rescue reports
• Wyndham - nearly 180 calls for assistance

During the peak on Sunday, in excess of 28k power users in the state were without power.

Meteorological Predictions

Damp conditions were forecast to persist along significant areas of the state's eastern regions this week as a low-pressure trough continued to attract humidity against the coast.

The following day was predicted as the heaviest precipitation period, with ongoing storm activity expected across multiple regions of both states.

Health Warning

Medical authorities warned that there was an increased chance of weather-related respiratory issues across the state's northern country region, particularly given the ongoing climate situation.

This caution comes after historical occurrences where comparable situations led to significant health impacts in the area.