đŸ”— Share this article Thousands Left Without Power in Queensland and Victoria Following Intense Weather Systems Nearly 25,000 households in south-east Queensland woke up without power on Monday morning after powerful weather events swept through the region, producing wind gusts hitting 109 kilometers per hour. Substantial Frozen Precipitation and Widespread Destruction Locals observed large ice chunks as large as seven centimeters in some areas. Meteorological experts verified that different parts across Queensland had been hit with significant hail. Today's weather system has heavily impacted our infrastructure! Utility workers were focused on reestablishing power throughout the damaged zones, with approximately seventy teams activated to address the widespread outages. Southern State's Climate Difficulties Meanwhile, around 1,000 residents in the southern state also experienced energy failures after the metropolitan area experienced its heaviest rainfall in over 500 days. State Emergency Services received 598 calls for help across the area, mostly for structural issues but also for downed trees and flooding. Hardest Hit Regions The Werribee area - experienced significant destruction Hoppers Crossing suburb - various emergency calls Wyndham - nearly 180 emergency requests At the height on the previous day, more than 28k power users in the state were without power. Meteorological Predictions Damp conditions were expected to linger along significant areas of Queensland's east this coming days as a atmospheric system continued to draw in moisture against the coastal areas. Tuesday was predicted as the most rainy day, with persistent severe weather risk anticipated across different parts of both regions. Health Warning Health officials warned that there was an higher risk of thunderstorm-induced asthma across the countryside regions, particularly given the existing atmospheric conditions. This caution comes after previous incidents where comparable situations led to significant health impacts in the region.