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Approximately twenty-five thousand households in Queensland's southeast woke up experiencing outages on Monday's dawn after intense storm systems impacted the state, generating strong winds hitting over 100 km/h.

Massive Hailstones and Extensive Damage

Residents observed large ice chunks as large as seven centimeters in certain regions. Meteorological experts verified that different parts across Queensland had been hit with substantial ice precipitation.

The recent thunderstorm has heavily impacted our infrastructure!

Emergency crews were working to restore power throughout the affected regions, with approximately seventy teams deployed to manage the extensive power failures.

Southern State's Storm Challenges

At the same time, nearly 1,000 households in the southern state also experienced energy failures after the capital city saw its heaviest rainfall in over 500 days.

Rescue organizations responded to over five hundred calls for help across the area, primarily for structural issues but also for downed trees and water accumulation.

Most Affected Regions

• Werribee region - experienced substantial destruction
• Hoppers Crossing area - numerous assistance requests
• Wyndham area - nearly 180 calls for assistance

At the height on yesterday, more than 28,000 energy customers in the state were lacking electricity.

Meteorological Predictions

Humid circumstances were predicted to continue along large portions 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 forecast to be the most rainy day, with persistent thunderstorm potential expected across various areas of both states.

Medical Alert

Public health experts warned that there was an increased chance of weather-related respiratory issues across the northern rural areas, especially given the current weather patterns.

This caution comes after past events where comparable situations led to major medical consequences in the area.