Thousands Left Without Power in South-East Queensland and Victorian Regions Following Intense Storms

Nearly twenty-five thousand households in southeastern Queensland found themselves lacking electricity on the start of the week after severe thunderstorms passed over the area, producing powerful gusts hitting 109km/h.

Large Ice Stones and Widespread Damage

Residents observed giant hailstones reaching sizes of 7cm in particular locations. The Bureau of Meteorology announced that various areas across Queensland had been affected by large hailstones.

The recent thunderstorm has absolutely smashed our infrastructure!

Utility workers were working to restore electricity service throughout the impacted areas, with approximately seventy teams working to address the numerous electricity disruptions.

Victorian Climate Difficulties

At the same time, approximately one thousand households in Victoria also faced energy failures after the capital city experienced its most precipitation in 18 months.

State Emergency Services responded to nearly 600 requests for assistance across the region, mainly for property damage but also for collapsed vegetation and inundation.

Most Affected Locations

• Werribee - recorded significant storm damage
• Hoppers Crossing - numerous assistance requests
• Wyndham area - nearly 180 emergency requests

During the peak on yesterday, more than 28,000 electricity consumers in the state were lacking electricity.

Meteorological Predictions

Humid circumstances were forecast to persist along much of the state's eastern regions this week as a atmospheric system continued to pull in damp air against the shoreline.

The following day was forecast to be the heaviest precipitation period, with ongoing storm activity anticipated across multiple regions of both regions.

Medical Alert

Medical authorities alerted that there was an higher risk of weather-related respiratory issues across the state's northern country region, specifically given the existing atmospheric conditions.

This alert comes after previous incidents where similar conditions led to significant health impacts in the region.