🔗 Share this article Nearly 25,000 Experiencing Power in Queensland and Victorian Regions Following Severe Weather Systems Nearly twenty-five thousand households in south-east Queensland woke up experiencing outages on the start of the week after severe thunderstorms swept through the area, bringing strong winds topping 109 kilometers per hour. Massive Frozen Precipitation and Extensive Destruction Locals reported substantial frozen pellets measuring up to seven centimeters in certain regions. Weather authorities announced that various areas across Queensland had been affected by substantial ice precipitation. This afternoon's storm has severely damaged our power system! Emergency crews were attempting to repair electricity service throughout the damaged zones, with approximately seventy teams deployed to manage the extensive power failures. Victorian Climate Difficulties Simultaneously, around one thousand energy customers in the southern state also faced electricity disruptions after the capital city experienced its wettest day in a year and a half. State Emergency Services received nearly 600 emergency reports across the area, mostly for building damage but also for downed trees and inundation. Most Affected Locations Werribee region - recorded significant weather impact Hoppers Crossing - various emergency calls Wyndham area - 179 help reports At the height on the previous day, more than 28k energy customers in Victoria were experiencing outages. Climate Outlook Moist weather were forecast to persist along large portions of Queensland's east this next several days as a low-pressure trough continued to pull in damp air against the coastal areas. The following day was expected to become the heaviest precipitation period, with persistent thunderstorm potential expected across various areas of both areas. Safety Concern Health officials warned that there was an increased chance of thunderstorm-induced asthma across the state's northern country region, especially given the current weather patterns. This alert comes after previous incidents where comparable situations led to major medical consequences in the area.