Severe Storms Knock Out Power for Over 67,000 Homes in Queensland

Severe thunderstorms in Queensland left over 67,000 homes without power, highlighting the states vulnerability to extreme weather conditions and prompting safety measures in Brisbane.

• On Sunday evening, severe thunderstorms struck Queensland, resulting in over 67,617 homes losing power due to wind gusts exceeding 95km/h, as reported by Energex.
• The Bureau of Meteorology issued warnings about the thunderstorms, which caused disruptions, including halting the rugby league Pacific Cup Mens match between Samoa and Tonga in Brisbane.
• In addition to Queensland, the storms also affected neighboring areas, with hail reported and safety concerns raised by the State Emergency Service across multiple regions, including Victoria (state) and New South Wales.