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Nearly twenty-five thousand households in Queensland's southeast were left without power on Monday morning after severe thunderstorms passed over the state, producing strong winds reaching 109 kilometers per hour.

Large Frozen Precipitation and Extensive Damage

Locals witnessed substantial frozen pellets measuring up to seven centimeters in some areas. Meteorological experts announced that various areas across Queensland had been affected by large hailstones.

The recent thunderstorm has heavily impacted our infrastructure!

Emergency crews were attempting to repair power throughout the damaged zones, with dozens of response units working to manage the numerous electricity disruptions.

Victorian Storm Challenges

Simultaneously, approximately 1,000 households in the southern state also encountered energy failures after the capital city saw its heaviest rainfall in over 500 days.

Rescue organizations responded to over five hundred calls for help across the area, primarily for building damage but also for fallen timber and inundation.

Most Impacted Locations

• The Werribee area - recorded significant storm damage
• Hoppers Crossing suburb - various assistance requests
• Wyndham region - nearly 180 emergency requests

During the peak on Sunday, over twenty-eight thousand electricity consumers in Victoria were lacking electricity.

Climate Outlook

Damp conditions were expected to linger along much of eastern Queensland this week as a atmospheric system continued to pull in damp air against the coastal areas.

Tuesday was expected to become the heaviest precipitation period, with continued storm activity predicted across multiple regions of both areas.

Health Warning

Medical authorities cautioned that there was an greater possibility of epidemic thunderstorm asthma across the state's northern country region, especially given the ongoing climate situation.

This caution comes after historical occurrences where comparable situations led to substantial respiratory problems in the area.