Nearly 25,000 Left Without Electricity in Queensland and Victorian Regions Following Severe Storms
Nearly 25,000 households in southeastern Queensland were left without power on Monday morning after severe thunderstorms swept through the region, producing wind gusts hitting over 100 km/h.
Substantial Hailstones and Broad Damage
Residents witnessed giant hailstones measuring up to seven centimeters in particular locations. The Bureau of Meteorology announced that various areas across Queensland had been impacted by large hailstones.
This afternoon's storm has absolutely smashed our network!
Emergency crews were focused on reestablishing energy supply throughout the impacted areas, with nearly 70 crews activated to address the extensive power failures.
Victorian Weather Woes
Simultaneously, approximately one thousand residents in Victoria also experienced power outages after the capital city saw its most precipitation in over 500 days.
State Emergency Services received 598 emergency reports across the region, mainly for building damage but also for collapsed vegetation and water accumulation.
Most Impacted Locations
- The Werribee area - recorded considerable destruction
- Hoppers Crossing - multiple rescue reports
- Wyndham - over 175 help reports
At the height on Sunday, more than 28k electricity consumers in the state were without power.
Climate Outlook
Humid circumstances were predicted to continue along significant areas of the state's eastern regions this coming days as a atmospheric system continued to attract humidity against the shoreline.
Tomorrow was expected to become the wettest day, with ongoing thunderstorm potential predicted across various areas of both states.
Health Warning
Public health experts alerted that there was an greater possibility of thunderstorm-induced asthma across the northern rural areas, especially given the ongoing climate situation.
This caution comes after past events where similar conditions led to substantial respiratory problems in the area.
