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Severe Storms Hit Queensland: 87,000 Homes Without Power

11/25/2025

Summary

Story summary

Key Information: Severe storms have devastated south-east Queensland, leaving more than 87,000 households without power.
Winds gusted to 110 km/h, hail reached 14 cm, and intense lightning accompanied ongoing warnings from the Bureau of Meteorology.
Twelve schools were closed, and downed trees and damaged roofs disrupted public services.
Emergency services fielded over 2,200 calls for assistance, mainly for structural damage, and restoration efforts continue with some outages lasting days.

History

Historical Context

The Queensland floods of 2010-2011, exacerbated by a strong La Niña event, affected over 200,000 homes and resulted in 35 fatalities. The disaster prompted a $1 billion recovery effort from the Queensland Government. Recent severe storms, with winds reaching 110 km/h, highlight the ongoing challenges of climate change and the need for improved infrastructure and emergency preparedness in the region.

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Story summary

Key Information: Severe storms have devastated south-east Queensland, leaving more than 87,000 households without power.
Winds gusted to 110 km/h, hail reached 14 cm, and intense lightning accompanied ongoing warnings from the Bureau of Meteorology.
Twelve schools were closed, and downed trees and damaged roofs disrupted public services.
Emergency services fielded over 2,200 calls for assistance, mainly for structural damage, and restoration efforts continue with some outages lasting days.

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