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Around 25,000 residences in southeastern Queensland found themselves without power on the start of the week after severe thunderstorms swept through the state, generating powerful gusts hitting 109km/h.

Substantial Frozen Precipitation and Broad Impact

Locals reported large ice chunks reaching sizes of seven centimeters in particular locations. Meteorological experts announced that various areas across the state had been hit with significant hail.

Today's weather system has severely damaged our power system!

Utility workers were focused on reestablishing energy supply throughout the affected regions, with approximately seventy teams activated to handle the extensive power failures.

Victorian Storm Challenges

At the same time, approximately one thousand residents in Victoria also faced electricity disruptions after Melbourne experienced its most precipitation in 18 months.

Rescue organizations responded to nearly 600 emergency reports across the state, mainly for property damage but also for fallen timber and flooding.

Most Affected Areas

• Werribee region - experienced considerable weather impact
• Hoppers Crossing area - multiple assistance requests
• Wyndham area - nearly 180 emergency requests

During the peak on Sunday, more than twenty-eight thousand power users in the state were lacking electricity.

Climate Outlook

Damp conditions were expected to linger along large portions of eastern Queensland this coming days as a low-pressure trough continued to attract humidity against the coastal areas.

Tuesday was expected to become the most rainy day, with continued severe weather risk predicted across various areas of both states.

Medical Alert

Health officials alerted that there was an higher risk of weather-related respiratory issues across the countryside regions, specifically given the ongoing climate situation.

This warning comes after previous incidents where similar conditions led to substantial respiratory problems in the region.