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Nearly 25,000 residences in Queensland's southeast woke up without power on Monday morning after intense storm systems swept through the state, producing powerful gusts topping 109 kilometers per hour.

Substantial Frozen Precipitation and Broad Damage

Homeowners observed large ice chunks measuring up to 7cm in certain regions. Meteorological experts announced that multiple regions across the state had been affected by substantial ice precipitation.

This afternoon's storm has severely damaged our power system!

Response teams were focused on reestablishing electricity service throughout the affected regions, with approximately seventy teams activated to handle the numerous electricity disruptions.

Victoria's Weather Woes

Simultaneously, nearly one thousand energy customers in Victoria also encountered power outages after the metropolitan area recorded its heaviest rainfall in a year and a half.

Rescue organizations responded to nearly 600 emergency reports across the region, primarily for structural issues but also for downed trees and water accumulation.

Most Impacted Locations

• Werribee region - experienced substantial weather impact
• Hoppers Crossing suburb - various emergency calls
• Wyndham area - over 175 calls for assistance

At one point on Sunday, more than 28,000 power users in the state were lacking electricity.

Climate Outlook

Moist weather were forecast to persist along much of the state's eastern regions this week as a weather pattern continued to pull in damp air against the coastal areas.

Tomorrow was forecast to be the most rainy day, with ongoing thunderstorm potential anticipated across different parts of both states.

Safety Concern

Public health experts cautioned that there was an increased chance of thunderstorm-induced asthma across the state's northern country region, especially given the existing atmospheric conditions.

This alert comes after past events where analogous circumstances led to major medical consequences in the area.