Close to 25,000 Lost Power in South-East Queensland and Victoria Following Intense Weather Systems

Approximately twenty-five thousand households in Queensland's southeast woke up lacking electricity on the start of the week after intense storm systems swept through the region, producing strong winds reaching over 100 km/h.

Massive Hailstones and Extensive Impact

Locals observed giant hailstones reaching sizes of 7cm in certain regions. Meteorological experts confirmed that various areas across Queensland had been hit with substantial ice precipitation.

Today's weather system has absolutely smashed our network!

Response teams were focused on reestablishing power throughout the damaged zones, with dozens of response units activated to handle the numerous electricity disruptions.

Victoria's Storm Challenges

Simultaneously, approximately one thousand energy customers in Victoria also experienced energy failures after Melbourne recorded its most precipitation in over 500 days.

State Emergency Services received 598 emergency reports across the region, mainly for building damage but also for downed trees and flooding.

Most Impacted Regions

• Werribee - experienced significant weather impact
• Hoppers Crossing area - multiple rescue reports
• Wyndham area - nearly 180 help reports

During the peak on the previous day, over 28k power users in Victoria were lacking electricity.

Meteorological Predictions

Damp conditions were expected to linger along large portions of the state's eastern regions this next several days as a low-pressure trough continued to pull in damp air against the shoreline.

The following day was predicted as the most rainy day, with ongoing thunderstorm potential predicted across various areas of both regions.

Health Warning

Medical authorities cautioned that there was an greater possibility of thunderstorm-induced asthma across the northern rural areas, especially given the ongoing climate situation.

This warning comes after previous incidents where analogous circumstances led to significant health impacts in the state.