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Approximately twenty-five thousand households in Queensland's southeast were left without power on the start of the week after intense storm systems impacted the state, bringing powerful gusts hitting 109 kilometers per hour.

Substantial Ice Stones and Widespread Destruction

Locals witnessed substantial frozen pellets as large as seven centimeters in particular locations. Weather authorities verified that various areas across Queensland had been impacted by significant hail.

This afternoon's storm has absolutely smashed our power system!

Response teams were focused on reestablishing power throughout the damaged zones, with dozens of response units activated to address the extensive power failures.

Victoria's Climate Difficulties

At the same time, nearly one thousand residents in Victoria also encountered electricity disruptions after the capital city recorded its most precipitation in over 500 days.

State Emergency Services received nearly 600 requests for assistance across the area, mainly for property damage but also for collapsed vegetation and flooding.

Hardest Hit Areas

• Werribee region - experienced substantial weather impact
• Hoppers Crossing suburb - various emergency calls
• Wyndham - 179 help reports

At one point on Sunday, in excess of 28k power users in Victoria were lacking electricity.

Meteorological Predictions

Damp conditions were expected to linger along significant areas of eastern Queensland this coming days as a atmospheric system continued to draw in moisture against the coastal areas.

The following day was forecast to be the wettest day, with persistent severe weather risk anticipated across various areas of both regions.

Health Warning

Public health experts cautioned that there was an higher risk of weather-related respiratory issues across the state's northern country region, particularly given the ongoing climate situation.

This caution comes after past events where analogous circumstances led to substantial respiratory problems in the state.