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Around twenty-five thousand homes in southeastern Queensland were left lacking electricity on the start of the week after intense storm systems impacted the state, producing wind gusts hitting 109km/h.

Massive Frozen Precipitation and Extensive Damage

Locals witnessed giant hailstones measuring up to 7 centimeters in particular locations. The Bureau of Meteorology confirmed that various areas across the state had been hit with significant hail.

The recent thunderstorm has absolutely smashed our network!

Utility workers were attempting to repair energy supply throughout the impacted areas, with nearly 70 crews working to address the numerous electricity disruptions.

Southern State's Climate Difficulties

Simultaneously, nearly one thousand households in Victoria also encountered power outages after Melbourne saw its most precipitation in 18 months.

Rescue organizations handled 598 requests for assistance across the state, primarily for building damage but also for downed trees and water accumulation.

Hardest Hit Locations

• Werribee region - experienced considerable storm damage
• Hoppers Crossing - various assistance requests
• Wyndham - over 175 calls for assistance

At the height on yesterday, in excess of twenty-eight thousand power users in the state were lacking electricity.

Climate Outlook

Humid circumstances were forecast to persist along significant areas of the state's eastern regions this week as a low-pressure trough continued to pull in damp air against the shoreline.

The following day was forecast to be the heaviest precipitation period, with continued storm activity predicted across various areas of both areas.

Health Warning

Public health experts warned that there was an higher risk of thunderstorm-induced asthma across the state's northern country region, especially given the existing atmospheric conditions.

This caution comes after previous incidents where similar conditions led to substantial respiratory problems in the region.