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Around twenty-five thousand residences in southeastern Queensland woke up lacking electricity on the start of the week after intense storm systems impacted the state, bringing powerful gusts reaching over 100 km/h.

Substantial Ice Stones and Extensive Damage

Locals observed substantial frozen pellets as large as 7cm in particular locations. Meteorological experts confirmed that different parts across Queensland had been hit with substantial ice precipitation.

This afternoon's storm has heavily impacted our network!

Utility workers were focused on reestablishing energy supply throughout the impacted areas, with approximately seventy teams activated to handle the widespread outages.

Victorian Climate Difficulties

Meanwhile, approximately 1,000 residents in Victoria also faced energy failures after the capital city experienced its heaviest rainfall in 18 months.

Rescue organizations handled nearly 600 requests for assistance across the area, primarily for structural issues but also for downed trees and inundation.

Most Impacted Regions

• Werribee region - saw significant destruction
• Hoppers Crossing suburb - multiple rescue reports
• Wyndham - nearly 180 emergency requests

At one point on the previous day, in excess of 28,000 energy customers in the state were without power.

Meteorological Predictions

Humid circumstances were predicted to continue along large portions of the state's eastern regions this week as a atmospheric system continued to pull in damp air against the shoreline.

Tuesday was predicted as the heaviest precipitation period, with ongoing severe weather risk anticipated across multiple regions of both areas.

Health Warning

Public health experts warned that there was an higher risk of thunderstorm-induced asthma across the northern rural areas, specifically given the existing atmospheric conditions.

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