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Approximately twenty-five thousand residences in southeastern Queensland found themselves without power on the start of the week after intense storm systems swept through the region, generating wind gusts topping 109km/h.

Large Frozen Precipitation and Extensive Destruction

Homeowners witnessed large ice chunks measuring up to 7 centimeters in particular locations. Weather authorities announced that various areas across Queensland had been impacted by large hailstones.

Today's weather system has severely damaged our infrastructure!

Utility workers were working to restore electricity service throughout the affected regions, with approximately seventy teams activated to manage the numerous electricity disruptions.

Victoria's Storm Challenges

At the same time, nearly one thousand households in Victoria also faced power outages after the capital city saw its wettest day in 18 months.

Rescue organizations responded to over five hundred requests for assistance across the area, primarily for property damage but also for downed trees and water accumulation.

Most Impacted Regions

• Werribee region - experienced significant destruction
• Hoppers Crossing area - multiple rescue reports
• Wyndham area - nearly 180 help reports

During the peak on Sunday, more than 28,000 electricity consumers in Victoria were lacking electricity.

Weather Forecast

Humid circumstances were forecast to persist along much of eastern Queensland this next several days as a low-pressure trough continued to draw in moisture against the shoreline.

Tuesday was expected to become the wettest day, with continued severe weather risk predicted across various areas of both areas.

Medical Alert

Health officials warned that there was an greater possibility of weather-related respiratory issues across the northern rural areas, especially given the existing atmospheric conditions.

This caution comes after previous incidents where comparable situations led to significant health impacts in the state.