🔗 Share this article Close to 25,000 Lost Power in Queensland and Victoria Following Severe Weather Systems Nearly 25,000 residences in southeastern Queensland found themselves without power on Monday's dawn after intense storm systems passed over the area, producing wind gusts hitting over 100 km/h. Substantial Ice Stones and Widespread Impact Residents witnessed large ice chunks measuring up to seven centimeters in some areas. Weather authorities confirmed that different parts across the state had been affected by large hailstones. This afternoon's storm has heavily impacted our network! Emergency crews were working to restore power throughout the affected regions, with nearly 70 crews working to address the extensive power failures. Victoria's Weather Woes Meanwhile, around 1,000 residents in Victoria also faced electricity disruptions after Melbourne experienced its heaviest rainfall in over 500 days. Emergency response teams responded to 598 requests for assistance across the area, mostly for structural issues but also for collapsed vegetation and flooding. Most Impacted Regions Werribee region - recorded significant weather impact Hoppers Crossing suburb - multiple assistance requests Wyndham area - over 175 help reports At the height on yesterday, over 28k electricity consumers in the state were without power. Climate Outlook Humid circumstances were forecast to persist along much of Queensland's east this coming days as a atmospheric system continued to attract humidity against the coast. The following day was expected to become the most rainy day, with persistent severe weather risk expected across multiple regions of both regions. Medical Alert Health officials alerted that there was an higher risk of thunderstorm-induced asthma across the northern rural areas, specifically given the current weather patterns. This alert comes after past events where similar conditions led to significant health impacts in the region.