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Approximately twenty-five thousand homes in south-east Queensland found themselves without power on Monday's dawn after severe thunderstorms swept through the state, bringing strong winds reaching 109 kilometers per hour.

Substantial Frozen Precipitation and Widespread Destruction

Residents witnessed large ice chunks reaching sizes of 7 centimeters in some areas. Weather authorities verified that different parts across the state had been affected by significant hail.

The recent thunderstorm has absolutely smashed our power system!

Utility workers were focused on reestablishing power throughout the affected regions, with nearly 70 crews activated to address the extensive power failures.

Victoria's Storm Challenges

Meanwhile, approximately 1,000 residents in the southern state also faced power outages after the capital city recorded its most precipitation in 18 months.

Emergency response teams handled over five hundred requests for assistance across the region, primarily for building damage but also for fallen timber and flooding.

Hardest Hit Locations

• Werribee - saw substantial destruction
• Hoppers Crossing suburb - multiple rescue reports
• Wyndham area - over 175 emergency requests

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

Weather Forecast

Moist weather were predicted to continue along large portions of Queensland's east this week as a low-pressure trough continued to draw in moisture against the shoreline.

The following day was predicted as the most rainy day, with persistent severe weather risk anticipated across various areas of both regions.

Medical Alert

Health officials alerted that there was an increased chance of weather-related respiratory issues across the northern rural areas, specifically given the existing atmospheric conditions.

This caution comes after past events where similar conditions led to significant health impacts in the state.