🔗 Share this article Thousands Experiencing Electricity in Queensland and Victorian Regions Following Severe Weather Systems Nearly twenty-five thousand homes in southeastern Queensland were left without power on Monday's dawn after severe thunderstorms swept through the state, bringing wind gusts topping 109km/h. Substantial Frozen Precipitation and Widespread Impact Locals observed large ice chunks measuring up to 7 centimeters in some areas. Weather authorities confirmed that various areas across Queensland had been impacted by substantial ice precipitation. Today's weather system has absolutely smashed our infrastructure! Response teams were focused on reestablishing electricity service throughout the affected regions, with dozens of response units working to address the extensive power failures. Victorian Weather Woes At the same time, around one thousand residents in Victoria also faced power outages after the capital city recorded its most precipitation in a year and a half. State Emergency Services handled 598 calls for help across the state, mainly for building damage but also for downed trees and water accumulation. Most Impacted Locations Werribee - saw significant weather impact Hoppers Crossing - numerous emergency calls Wyndham region - 179 calls for assistance At the height on yesterday, in excess of 28k power users in Victoria were experiencing outages. Meteorological Predictions Damp conditions were expected to linger along significant areas of the state's eastern regions this coming days as a weather pattern continued to pull in damp air against the coastal areas. Tomorrow was forecast to be the wettest day, with persistent thunderstorm potential anticipated across different parts of both states. Safety Concern Public health experts alerted that there was an higher risk of epidemic thunderstorm asthma across the countryside regions, especially given the existing atmospheric conditions. This alert comes after past events where similar conditions led to significant health impacts in the state.