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Nearly twenty-five thousand homes in south-east Queensland were left lacking electricity on Monday morning after powerful weather events swept through the region, bringing strong winds reaching over 100 km/h.

Massive Frozen Precipitation and Widespread Impact

Homeowners reported giant hailstones reaching sizes of 7 centimeters in certain regions. The Bureau of Meteorology confirmed that different parts across the state had been affected by significant hail.

This afternoon's storm has heavily impacted our network!

Utility workers were attempting to repair energy supply throughout the impacted areas, with nearly 70 crews deployed to manage the extensive power failures.

Victorian Storm Challenges

Meanwhile, approximately 1,000 energy customers in the southern state also encountered electricity disruptions after Melbourne recorded its wettest day in 18 months.

Rescue organizations responded to over five hundred emergency reports across the area, mainly for property damage but also for collapsed vegetation and flooding.

Hardest Hit Locations

• Werribee region - recorded significant weather impact
• Hoppers Crossing area - multiple rescue reports
• Wyndham region - over 175 help reports

At the height on the previous day, more than twenty-eight thousand power users in the state were without power.

Meteorological Predictions

Humid circumstances were predicted to continue along significant areas of Queensland's east this coming days as a low-pressure trough continued to pull in damp air against the coast.

The following day was predicted as the most rainy day, with ongoing storm activity expected across different parts of both states.

Safety Concern

Health officials warned that there was an higher risk of weather-related respiratory issues across the state's northern country region, specifically given the ongoing climate situation.

This warning comes after past events where similar conditions led to significant health impacts in the state.