Close to 25,000 Left Without Power in Queensland and Victoria Following Severe Weather Systems
Around twenty-five thousand residences in south-east Queensland found themselves lacking electricity on Monday's dawn after intense storm systems swept through the area, bringing powerful gusts topping 109km/h.
Massive Hailstones and Widespread Damage
Homeowners observed giant hailstones measuring up to seven centimeters in certain regions. The Bureau of Meteorology announced that different parts across Queensland had been impacted by significant hail.
The recent thunderstorm has absolutely smashed our network!
Emergency crews were attempting to repair energy supply throughout the affected regions, with nearly 70 crews working to handle the numerous electricity disruptions.
Victorian Weather Woes
Simultaneously, around 1,000 energy customers in Victoria also experienced power outages after the capital city experienced its heaviest rainfall in 18 months.
State Emergency Services responded to nearly 600 requests for assistance across the state, primarily for structural issues but also for downed trees and water accumulation.
Hardest Hit Regions
- Werribee region - saw significant destruction
- Hoppers Crossing - numerous emergency calls
- Wyndham - nearly 180 calls for assistance
At the height on Sunday, more than twenty-eight thousand energy customers in Victoria were lacking electricity.
Climate Outlook
Moist weather were predicted to continue along significant areas of Queensland's east this week as a low-pressure trough continued to attract humidity against the coast.
Tomorrow was expected to become the wettest day, with persistent severe weather risk expected across various areas of both regions.
Medical Alert
Public health experts warned that there was an higher risk of thunderstorm-induced asthma across the countryside regions, specifically given the existing atmospheric conditions.
This alert comes after historical occurrences where similar conditions led to major medical consequences in the state.
