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Approximately twenty-five thousand households in southeastern Queensland found themselves lacking electricity on Monday's dawn after intense storm systems impacted the state, bringing powerful gusts topping 109 kilometers per hour.

Large Frozen Precipitation and Extensive Impact

Homeowners witnessed giant hailstones measuring up to 7cm in particular locations. Meteorological experts announced that multiple regions across Queensland had been impacted by significant hail.

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

Utility workers were working to restore power throughout the impacted areas, with approximately seventy teams working to manage the numerous electricity disruptions.

Victorian Storm Challenges

At the same time, nearly 1,000 households in Victoria also encountered power outages after Melbourne recorded its heaviest rainfall in 18 months.

State Emergency Services handled over five hundred calls for help across the region, primarily for structural issues but also for downed trees and water accumulation.

Most Affected Locations

• Werribee - recorded substantial weather impact
• Hoppers Crossing - multiple rescue reports
• Wyndham area - nearly 180 calls for assistance

During the peak on yesterday, over 28,000 electricity consumers in the state were without power.

Weather Forecast

Humid circumstances were forecast to persist along significant areas of eastern Queensland this coming days as a atmospheric system continued to pull in damp air against the coast.

Tomorrow was forecast to be the heaviest precipitation period, with continued storm activity predicted across various areas of both regions.

Health Warning

Health officials warned that there was an greater possibility of weather-related respiratory issues across the northern rural areas, especially given the ongoing climate situation.

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