đź”— Share this article Nearly 25,000 Left Without Power in Queensland and Victorian Regions Following Powerful Weather Systems Approximately 25,000 homes in south-east Queensland found themselves lacking electricity on Monday morning after intense storm systems swept through the state, generating strong winds topping 109km/h. Substantial Ice Stones and Broad Impact Locals reported large ice chunks as large as 7cm in some areas. Meteorological experts verified that various areas across Queensland had been impacted by significant hail. This afternoon's storm has heavily impacted our network! Response teams were focused on reestablishing electricity service throughout the impacted areas, with dozens of response units working to manage the extensive power failures. Victoria's Storm Challenges Meanwhile, nearly 1,000 households in Victoria also faced electricity disruptions after the metropolitan area saw its most precipitation in a year and a half. Emergency response teams handled nearly 600 calls for help across the region, primarily for structural issues but also for fallen timber and water accumulation. Most Affected Regions The Werribee area - saw considerable storm damage Hoppers Crossing suburb - numerous rescue reports Wyndham area - over 175 help reports During the peak on the previous day, more than twenty-eight thousand power users in the state were without power. Weather Forecast Humid circumstances were expected to linger along large portions of eastern Queensland this week as a low-pressure trough continued to attract humidity against the coast. Tuesday was forecast to be the most rainy day, with persistent thunderstorm potential anticipated across different parts of both states. Health Warning Medical authorities alerted that there was an higher risk of thunderstorm-induced asthma across the state's northern country region, especially given the ongoing climate situation. This caution comes after past events where similar conditions led to substantial respiratory problems in the region.