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Nearly 25,000 households in southeastern Queensland found themselves lacking electricity on the start of the week after severe thunderstorms swept through the region, generating powerful gusts topping over 100 km/h.

Massive Ice Stones and Extensive Damage

Locals reported large ice chunks as large as 7cm in certain regions. Meteorological experts verified that multiple regions across the state had been hit with large hailstones.

Today's weather system has absolutely smashed our infrastructure!

Response teams were focused on reestablishing energy supply throughout the affected regions, with approximately seventy teams deployed to manage the widespread outages.

Victoria's Weather Woes

Meanwhile, approximately one thousand households in the southern state also experienced energy failures after the metropolitan area experienced its heaviest rainfall in 18 months.

Rescue organizations handled 598 requests for assistance across the region, primarily for building damage but also for downed trees and inundation.

Most Affected Areas

• Werribee region - saw considerable weather impact
• Hoppers Crossing suburb - multiple rescue reports
• Wyndham area - nearly 180 help reports

During the peak on yesterday, in excess of 28,000 power users in the state were without power.

Meteorological Predictions

Moist weather were predicted to continue along significant areas of Queensland's east this coming days as a low-pressure trough continued to attract humidity against the coastal areas.

The following day was predicted as the heaviest precipitation period, with ongoing storm activity anticipated across multiple regions of both states.

Medical Alert

Health officials warned that there was an greater possibility of weather-related respiratory issues across the northern rural areas, especially given the ongoing climate situation.

This warning comes after historical occurrences where similar conditions led to major medical consequences in the state.