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More than 80,000 homes without power, cars crushed as storms leave trail of destruction
Energex reported more than 400 fallen powerlines as crews worked to restore service and airlines warned of delays and cancellations.
- On Wednesday, severe storms swept across Queensland, leaving more than 76,000 households without power, with the majority of outages concentrated in the Logan region affecting more than 43,000 properties.
- Energex spokesperson Danny Donald reported 50,000 lightning strikes and more than 400 fallen powerlines, while heavy rainfall included almost 80mm at Wishart and 75mm at Chandler in 30 minutes.
- Damage includes a partially damaged substation at Jimboomba affecting more than 9,000 properties in the Scenic Rim, while a tree fell on a car at Munruben and Brisbane Airport diverted one inbound flight from Sydney to the Gold Coast.
- Bureau of Meteorology meteorologist Harry Clarke said the dangerous storm moved out to sea, leaving crews at depots ready to restore power as Nicholas Thompson noted wind was the 'primary factor' in the damage.
- Thursday's forecast includes further storm activity, with the Bureau of Meteorology expecting these systems to develop inland towards the Scenic Rim, Lockyer Valley, and the Ipswich area.
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