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Approximately twenty-five thousand homes in southeastern Queensland woke up lacking electricity on Monday's dawn after intense storm systems passed over the region, producing wind gusts hitting 109 kilometers per hour.

Large Frozen Precipitation and Broad Destruction

Locals witnessed substantial frozen pellets reaching sizes of 7cm in certain regions. Meteorological experts announced that multiple regions across the state had been affected by large hailstones.

Today's weather system has absolutely smashed our power system!

Utility workers were focused on reestablishing power throughout the affected regions, with nearly 70 crews working to manage the numerous electricity disruptions.

Victoria's Climate Difficulties

Meanwhile, approximately one thousand households in the southern state also experienced electricity disruptions after Melbourne experienced its most precipitation in 18 months.

Rescue organizations received nearly 600 calls for help across the area, primarily for structural issues but also for collapsed vegetation and flooding.

Most Affected Areas

• Werribee - experienced significant destruction
• Hoppers Crossing area - multiple emergency calls
• Wyndham - over 175 emergency requests

During the peak on yesterday, more than twenty-eight thousand electricity consumers in Victoria were lacking electricity.

Weather Forecast

Damp conditions were predicted to continue along much of Queensland's east this coming days as a atmospheric system continued to draw in moisture against the coastal areas.

Tomorrow was forecast to be the wettest day, with continued severe weather risk predicted across various areas of both regions.

Safety Concern

Public health experts alerted that there was an greater possibility of thunderstorm-induced asthma across the countryside regions, particularly given the current weather patterns.

This alert comes after previous incidents where similar conditions led to significant health impacts in the region.