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Approximately twenty-five thousand households in southeastern Queensland woke up without power on the start of the week after severe thunderstorms impacted the region, bringing wind gusts hitting 109 kilometers per hour.

Substantial Ice Stones and Extensive Impact

Homeowners witnessed giant hailstones as large as seven centimeters in certain regions. Weather authorities announced that various areas across the state had been hit with substantial ice precipitation.

The recent thunderstorm has heavily impacted our network!

Emergency crews were attempting to repair electricity service throughout the damaged zones, with approximately seventy teams activated to manage the extensive power failures.

Southern State's Climate Difficulties

At the same time, approximately one thousand residents in Victoria also encountered energy failures after Melbourne saw its heaviest rainfall in 18 months.

Emergency response teams handled 598 calls for help across the region, mainly for building damage but also for downed trees and flooding.

Hardest Hit Regions

• The Werribee area - saw considerable weather impact
• Hoppers Crossing suburb - numerous rescue reports
• Wyndham area - over 175 help reports

At the height on yesterday, in excess of twenty-eight thousand electricity consumers in Victoria were lacking electricity.

Climate Outlook

Humid circumstances were predicted to continue along much of Queensland's east this next several days as a atmospheric system continued to attract humidity against the coastal areas.

Tuesday was forecast to be the most rainy day, with ongoing severe weather risk predicted across different parts of both areas.

Safety Concern

Medical authorities warned that there was an increased chance of thunderstorm-induced asthma across the northern rural areas, specifically given the existing atmospheric conditions.

This caution comes after previous incidents where comparable situations led to major medical consequences in the state.