🔗 Share this article Thousands Left Without Electricity in Queensland and Victoria Following Severe Storms Nearly twenty-five thousand households in south-east Queensland found themselves without power on Monday's dawn after severe thunderstorms passed over the area, bringing powerful gusts topping over 100 km/h. Substantial Frozen Precipitation and Extensive Impact Residents reported large ice chunks reaching sizes of seven centimeters in certain regions. Meteorological experts verified that different parts across the state had been affected by substantial ice precipitation. The recent thunderstorm has severely damaged our network! Emergency crews were focused on reestablishing electricity service throughout the impacted areas, with dozens of response units activated to manage the widespread outages. Southern State's Climate Difficulties Meanwhile, nearly one thousand residents in Victoria also encountered energy failures after the metropolitan area experienced its most precipitation in a year and a half. Rescue organizations responded to 598 emergency reports across the region, mostly for building damage but also for downed trees and water accumulation. Hardest Hit Areas The Werribee area - experienced substantial weather impact Hoppers Crossing area - various emergency calls Wyndham - nearly 180 calls for assistance During the peak on Sunday, over 28,000 energy customers in Victoria were lacking electricity. Climate Outlook Humid circumstances were forecast to persist along large portions of the state's eastern regions this coming days as a low-pressure trough continued to attract humidity against the coast. The following day was forecast to be the heaviest precipitation period, with ongoing thunderstorm potential anticipated across various areas of both states. Health Warning Public health experts alerted that there was an increased chance of epidemic thunderstorm asthma across the northern rural areas, particularly given the current weather patterns. This caution comes after historical occurrences where similar conditions led to major medical consequences in the state.