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The Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast experienced another spell of storms last night, although these were milder compared to the tempestuous weather that struck earlier in the week.
Lightning made its presence felt in Southport, triggering fire alarms, but the brunt of the storm shifted westward towards Toowoomba.
In Dalby, the night sky was ablaze with an extraordinary lightning display, while in Greenmount, a power transformer was hit, causing a cascade of sparks.
Despite these dazzling displays, the aftermath remains challenging. Schools across the region are still closed, and many residents continue to grapple with power outages.
Amidst the ongoing disruptions, Bunnings has reported a scarcity of generators as the demand surges. However, 9News has learned that the company is actively working to replenish its stock as quickly as possible.
Power has been restored to more than 120,000 people since Monday, with authorities hoping to have most areas of the state reconnected by around 8pm local time today.
The Insurance Council of Australia said nearly 28,000 claims have already been made, and issued a warning for residents to look out for disaster chasers
“Disaster chasers are opportunistic individuals who may offer quick-fix clean-up, repairs, and inspections, often demanding upfront cash payments for shoddy or incomplete work,” the council said in a statement today.
“Some disaster chasers pressure homeowners to sign a contract on the spot for future repair work and may promise their insurer will pay.”
To make matters worse, the wild weather is set to continue, except Queensland will need to brace for another threat: a heatwave.
Ambulance services have warned people to stay cool and to look after elderly neighbours as temperatures could reach up to 10 degrees above the average for November in some parts of the state.