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Around twenty-five thousand homes in south-east Queensland were left without power on Monday morning after intense storm systems impacted the state, producing strong winds hitting 109 kilometers per hour.

Massive Frozen Precipitation and Broad Impact

Residents reported giant hailstones measuring up to seven centimeters in certain regions. Meteorological experts confirmed that multiple regions across the state had been affected by large hailstones.

Today's weather system has absolutely smashed our infrastructure!

Emergency crews were focused on reestablishing energy supply throughout the damaged zones, with approximately seventy teams activated to address the extensive power failures.

Victoria's Storm Challenges

Simultaneously, approximately 1,000 residents in Victoria also faced power outages after the metropolitan area saw its heaviest rainfall in 18 months.

Rescue organizations responded to over five hundred calls for help across the area, mostly for structural issues but also for fallen timber and water accumulation.

Most Impacted Regions

• Werribee region - saw significant destruction
• Hoppers Crossing area - multiple rescue reports
• Wyndham - over 175 calls for assistance

During the peak on Sunday, more than twenty-eight thousand energy customers in the state were lacking electricity.

Meteorological Predictions

Damp conditions were forecast to persist along large portions of Queensland's east this next several days as a low-pressure trough continued to draw in moisture against the coastal areas.

Tuesday was forecast to be the wettest day, with ongoing severe weather risk predicted across various areas of both areas.

Safety Concern

Medical authorities alerted that there was an increased chance of weather-related respiratory issues across the countryside regions, specifically given the current weather patterns.

This caution comes after past events where comparable situations led to major medical consequences in the area.