Thousands Left Without Power in Queensland and Victorian Regions Following Severe Storms
Nearly twenty-five thousand residences in Queensland's southeast found themselves lacking electricity on Monday's dawn after severe thunderstorms impacted the state, bringing wind gusts hitting over 100 km/h.
Large Ice Stones and Widespread Destruction
Residents observed giant hailstones as large as seven centimeters in some areas. The Bureau of Meteorology verified that different parts across the state had been hit with substantial ice precipitation.
This afternoon's storm has heavily impacted our network!
Utility workers were focused on reestablishing energy supply throughout the damaged zones, with nearly 70 crews deployed to handle the widespread outages.
Victoria's Weather Woes
At the same time, around 1,000 residents in the southern state also encountered electricity disruptions after Melbourne recorded its wettest day in 18 months.
State Emergency Services received 598 calls for help across the region, mostly for structural issues but also for collapsed vegetation and inundation.
Most Affected Locations
- The Werribee area - saw significant weather impact
- Hoppers Crossing - multiple rescue reports
- Wyndham - nearly 180 calls for assistance
At the height on yesterday, in excess of twenty-eight thousand electricity consumers in Victoria were experiencing outages.
Weather Forecast
Damp conditions were forecast to persist along significant areas of Queensland's east this coming days as a low-pressure trough continued to draw in moisture against the coastal areas.
The following day was forecast to be the wettest day, with continued storm activity anticipated across multiple regions of both regions.
Medical Alert
Medical authorities cautioned that there was an greater possibility of epidemic thunderstorm asthma across the state's northern country region, especially given the ongoing climate situation.
This warning comes after previous incidents where comparable situations led to major medical consequences in the area.
