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Approximately 25,000 homes in Queensland's southeast found themselves lacking electricity on the start of the week after intense storm systems passed over the state, producing powerful gusts topping over 100 km/h.

Large Hailstones and Extensive Destruction

Locals observed substantial frozen pellets measuring up to seven centimeters in some areas. The Bureau of Meteorology announced that various areas across Queensland had been impacted by large hailstones.

The recent thunderstorm has absolutely smashed our power system!

Emergency crews were focused on reestablishing energy supply throughout the affected regions, with nearly 70 crews working to manage the numerous electricity disruptions.

Southern State's Climate Difficulties

Simultaneously, approximately 1,000 energy customers in the southern state also experienced electricity disruptions after the metropolitan area saw its most precipitation in 18 months.

Emergency response teams received nearly 600 calls for help across the region, mainly for property damage but also for fallen timber and flooding.

Hardest Hit Areas

• Werribee - experienced substantial destruction
• Hoppers Crossing - multiple rescue reports
• Wyndham - over 175 emergency requests

At one point on the previous day, over twenty-eight thousand power users in the state were without power.

Climate Outlook

Humid circumstances were predicted to continue along significant areas of the state's eastern regions this next several days as a atmospheric system continued to attract humidity against the coastal areas.

Tuesday was forecast to be the most rainy day, with ongoing storm activity expected across various areas of both regions.

Safety Concern

Health officials alerted that there was an greater possibility of epidemic thunderstorm asthma across the countryside regions, particularly given the existing atmospheric conditions.

This caution comes after historical occurrences where analogous circumstances led to significant health impacts in the area.