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Approximately twenty-five thousand homes in southeastern Queensland found themselves without power on Monday's dawn after intense storm systems swept through the area, producing strong winds topping 109km/h.

Massive Hailstones and Extensive Destruction

Locals reported large ice chunks measuring up to 7cm in some areas. Meteorological experts verified that multiple regions across Queensland had been hit with large hailstones.

This afternoon's storm has severely damaged our infrastructure!

Utility workers were working to restore energy supply throughout the damaged zones, with dozens of response units activated to handle the extensive power failures.

Victoria's Climate Difficulties

Meanwhile, nearly 1,000 residents in the southern state also faced electricity disruptions after Melbourne saw its most precipitation in 18 months.

State Emergency Services received over five hundred requests for assistance across the area, mainly for building damage but also for collapsed vegetation and flooding.

Most Affected Regions

• Werribee - experienced substantial weather impact
• Hoppers Crossing suburb - numerous emergency calls
• Wyndham region - 179 calls for assistance

At the height on Sunday, more than 28,000 electricity consumers in the state were lacking electricity.

Climate Outlook

Moist weather were expected to linger along large portions of eastern Queensland this week as a low-pressure trough continued to attract humidity against the shoreline.

The following day was predicted as the heaviest precipitation period, with ongoing severe weather risk predicted across various areas of both regions.

Health Warning

Public health experts warned that there was an increased chance of weather-related respiratory issues across the state's northern country region, particularly given the current weather patterns.

This alert comes after historical occurrences where analogous circumstances led to substantial respiratory problems in the state.