đź”— Share this article Thousands Lost Electricity in Queensland and Victorian Regions Following Powerful Weather Systems Nearly twenty-five thousand households in southeastern Queensland found themselves lacking electricity on Monday morning after powerful weather events passed over the region, bringing wind gusts reaching 109 kilometers per hour. Large Ice Stones and Extensive Impact Homeowners witnessed large ice chunks reaching sizes of 7cm in particular locations. Weather authorities confirmed that different parts across Queensland had been affected by substantial ice precipitation. The recent thunderstorm has absolutely smashed our power system! Utility workers were focused on reestablishing electricity service throughout the impacted areas, with approximately seventy teams deployed to handle the numerous electricity disruptions. Victoria's Storm Challenges Simultaneously, nearly 1,000 energy customers in the southern state also faced electricity disruptions after the metropolitan area saw its heaviest rainfall in a year and a half. State Emergency Services handled 598 calls for help across the area, primarily for building damage but also for downed trees and inundation. Most Affected Locations Werribee region - recorded substantial destruction Hoppers Crossing - various assistance requests Wyndham region - over 175 calls for assistance During the peak on yesterday, more than 28k energy customers in the state were lacking electricity. Meteorological Predictions Damp conditions were predicted to continue along significant areas of the state's eastern regions this next several days as a atmospheric system continued to draw in moisture against the coastal areas. The following day was predicted as the wettest day, with persistent severe weather risk anticipated across various areas of both states. Safety Concern Public health experts warned that there was an increased chance of weather-related respiratory issues across the countryside regions, specifically given the ongoing climate situation. This warning comes after historical occurrences where analogous circumstances led to significant health impacts in the area.