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Approximately 25,000 households in south-east Queensland were left experiencing outages on Monday's dawn after intense storm systems swept through the area, producing strong winds reaching 109 kilometers per hour.

Large Ice Stones and Extensive Impact

Locals observed large ice chunks as large as seven centimeters in certain regions. The Bureau of Meteorology announced that different parts across Queensland had been affected by substantial ice precipitation.

Today's weather system has severely damaged our infrastructure!

Emergency crews were focused on reestablishing electricity service throughout the affected regions, with nearly 70 crews deployed to manage the widespread outages.

Victoria's Storm Challenges

At the same time, approximately one thousand residents in Victoria also faced power outages after Melbourne saw its heaviest rainfall in 18 months.

Rescue organizations responded to nearly 600 requests for assistance across the region, mainly for building damage but also for fallen timber and flooding.

Most Impacted Regions

• Werribee region - saw considerable weather impact
• Hoppers Crossing - numerous emergency calls
• Wyndham area - 179 emergency requests

During the peak on the previous day, in excess of twenty-eight thousand electricity consumers in Victoria were without power.

Meteorological Predictions

Humid circumstances were expected to linger along much of the state's eastern regions this coming days as a atmospheric system continued to pull in damp air against the shoreline.

Tuesday was forecast to be the heaviest precipitation period, with continued storm activity predicted across various areas of both regions.

Health Warning

Medical authorities alerted that there was an higher risk of weather-related respiratory issues across the northern rural areas, particularly given the current weather patterns.

This caution comes after historical occurrences where similar conditions led to significant health impacts in the region.