Thousands Experiencing Power in Queensland and Victorian Regions Following Powerful Storms
Nearly 25,000 residences in Queensland's southeast were left experiencing outages on Monday's dawn after severe thunderstorms passed over the area, bringing powerful gusts reaching over 100 km/h.
Massive Hailstones and Extensive Damage
Locals witnessed large ice chunks reaching sizes of 7cm in some areas. Meteorological experts confirmed that different parts across Queensland had been hit with significant hail.
This afternoon's storm has heavily impacted our network!
Utility workers were focused on reestablishing electricity service throughout the damaged zones, with dozens of response units deployed to manage the numerous electricity disruptions.
Victoria's Weather Woes
At the same time, around one thousand energy customers in the southern state also faced energy failures after Melbourne saw its heaviest rainfall in 18 months.
State Emergency Services responded to nearly 600 requests for assistance across the area, mostly for property damage but also for fallen timber and inundation.
Most Impacted Locations
- Werribee - saw substantial destruction
- Hoppers Crossing - numerous emergency calls
- Wyndham region - over 175 help reports
At the height on the previous day, more than 28,000 electricity consumers in Victoria were without power.
Climate Outlook
Humid circumstances were forecast to persist along much of eastern Queensland this coming days as a low-pressure trough continued to draw in moisture against the shoreline.
Tomorrow was forecast to be the wettest day, with continued thunderstorm potential expected across various areas of both areas.
Health Warning
Medical authorities warned that there was an higher risk of thunderstorm-induced asthma across the northern rural areas, particularly given the existing atmospheric conditions.
This caution comes after historical occurrences where comparable situations led to substantial respiratory problems in the area.
