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Approximately 25,000 residences in south-east Queensland were left lacking electricity on the start of the week after intense storm systems impacted the area, producing wind gusts reaching 109km/h.

Large Ice Stones and Widespread Destruction

Locals witnessed large ice chunks as large as 7cm in particular locations. Weather authorities announced that multiple regions across the state had been affected by significant hail.

The recent thunderstorm has absolutely smashed our power system!

Response teams were attempting to repair power throughout the damaged zones, with approximately seventy teams working to manage the extensive power failures.

Southern State's Climate Difficulties

Simultaneously, approximately 1,000 energy customers in the southern state also encountered electricity disruptions after the capital city recorded its wettest day in over 500 days.

Rescue organizations handled nearly 600 requests for assistance across the area, primarily for building damage but also for collapsed vegetation and inundation.

Most Impacted Locations

• Werribee - recorded substantial destruction
• Hoppers Crossing suburb - numerous rescue reports
• Wyndham region - nearly 180 emergency requests

At the height on yesterday, in excess of 28,000 power users in the state were without power.

Meteorological Predictions

Damp conditions were predicted to continue along much of the state's eastern regions this next several days as a atmospheric system continued to pull in damp air against the coastal areas.

Tuesday was expected to become the heaviest precipitation period, with ongoing severe weather risk predicted across different parts of both regions.

Safety Concern

Medical authorities alerted that there was an greater possibility of epidemic thunderstorm asthma across the countryside regions, specifically given the existing atmospheric conditions.

This caution comes after historical occurrences where similar conditions led to significant health impacts in the state.