Close to 25,000 Left Without Electricity in South-East Queensland and Victoria Following Intense Storms
Around twenty-five thousand households in Queensland's southeast found themselves lacking electricity on the start of the week after severe thunderstorms passed over the state, producing wind gusts reaching over 100 km/h.
Substantial Hailstones and Extensive Damage
Locals reported substantial frozen pellets as large as 7cm in some areas. The Bureau of Meteorology announced that different parts across Queensland had been affected by significant hail.
This afternoon's storm has heavily impacted our infrastructure!
Emergency crews were attempting to repair power throughout the impacted areas, with nearly 70 crews working to handle the extensive power failures.
Victoria's Storm Challenges
Meanwhile, around one thousand residents in the southern state also faced electricity disruptions after Melbourne recorded its wettest day in a year and a half.
State Emergency Services handled 598 calls for help across the state, primarily for structural issues but also for collapsed vegetation and water accumulation.
Hardest Hit Areas
- Werribee region - saw significant weather impact
- Hoppers Crossing suburb - numerous emergency calls
- Wyndham - 179 calls for assistance
At one point on Sunday, over twenty-eight thousand electricity consumers in Victoria were without power.
Climate Outlook
Humid circumstances were forecast to persist along significant areas of the state's eastern regions this next several days as a low-pressure trough continued to draw in moisture against the coastal areas.
Tuesday was forecast to be the wettest day, with ongoing storm activity anticipated across multiple regions of both areas.
Health Warning
Health officials warned that there was an higher risk of thunderstorm-induced asthma across the countryside regions, particularly given the ongoing climate situation.
This caution comes after previous incidents where analogous circumstances led to significant health impacts in the area.
