Close to 25,000 Lost Electricity in Queensland and Victoria Following Intense Storms
Approximately twenty-five thousand homes in southeastern Queensland woke up lacking electricity on Monday's dawn after severe thunderstorms swept through the area, generating powerful gusts reaching 109km/h.
Large Ice Stones and Widespread Impact
Residents witnessed large ice chunks measuring up to seven centimeters in some areas. The Bureau of Meteorology confirmed that different parts across the state had been affected by significant hail.
This afternoon's storm has heavily impacted our infrastructure!
Utility workers were attempting to repair energy supply throughout the affected regions, with dozens of response units working to address the widespread outages.
Victorian Climate Difficulties
Simultaneously, around one thousand households in the southern state also faced electricity disruptions after the capital city experienced its heaviest rainfall in 18 months.
Emergency response teams received nearly 600 requests for assistance across the region, mainly for building damage but also for fallen timber and inundation.
Most Impacted Regions
- The Werribee area - recorded substantial storm damage
- Hoppers Crossing - numerous rescue reports
- Wyndham area - nearly 180 help reports
At the height on Sunday, in excess of 28k energy customers in the state were without power.
Climate Outlook
Damp conditions were forecast to persist along much of the state's eastern regions this coming days as a atmospheric system continued to attract humidity against the coastal areas.
Tomorrow was forecast to be the wettest day, with ongoing storm activity predicted across various areas of both areas.
Health Warning
Health officials cautioned that there was an greater possibility of weather-related respiratory issues across the state's northern country region, especially given the ongoing climate situation.
This warning comes after historical occurrences where similar conditions led to significant health impacts in the state.
