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Hurricane Lala batters Hawaii with flooding and power outages
Hurricane Lala, which reached Category 1 strength, passed near the southern tip of the Big Island without making direct landfall. The storm has since weakened to a tropical storm, but its effects continue to impact the Hawaiian archipelago.
Heavy rainfall, with some areas receiving up to 32 inches, has triggered widespread flooding, mudslides, and road closures. On the Big Island, at least 100 homes were reported damaged or swept from their foundations. One fatality was confirmed following a car accident in the South Point area.
Infrastructure has been severely disrupted. Over 200,000 utility customers across the state have experienced power outages, with significant impacts on Oahu and the Big Island. At least three hospitals were forced to operate on emergency backup generators. Additionally, numerous flights were canceled or delayed, and several airports and commercial ports were closed due to the weather conditions.
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Big Island · Hawaii · Hawaii National Guard · Hawaiian Electric Co. · Hurricane Lala · Jeanné Kapela · Josh Green · Lala · Lala · Maui · Maui County · National Hurricane Center
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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 25 SOURCES] A direct hurricane landfall on the Big Island has not occurred since 1871. www.dgabc.com.br · dominicanrepublicpost.com · www.brasilemfolhas.com.br
- [● 15 SOURCES] Governor Josh Green declared a state of emergency to ensure resources are available for debris removal and infrastructure protection. dominicanrepublicpost.com · www.brasilemfolhas.com.br
- [● 28 SOURCES] Rainfall totals could reach up to 25 inches in some areas of the Big Island. capeweather.com · www.dgabc.com.br · www.brasilemfolhas.com.br · dominicanrepublicpost.com · thegatewithbriancohen.com
- [● 30 SOURCES] Tropical Storm Lala was forecast to strengthen into a Category 1 hurricane by Saturday morning. www.dgabc.com.br · capeweather.com · dominicanrepublicpost.com · www.staradvertiser.com · www.brasilemfolhas.com.br · +2 more
- [● 21 SOURCES] Certain areas of the Big Island could see up to 25 inches of rainfall. www.dgabc.com.br · capeweather.com · dominicanrepublicpost.com
- [● 31 SOURCES] A hurricane warning is in effect for the Big Island, and a tropical storm warning is in effect for Maui County. www.dgabc.com.br · thegatewithbriancohen.com · dominicanrepublicpost.com · www.brasilemfolhas.com.br
- [● 7 SOURCES] Public shelters are being opened across all districts in Hawaiʻi County. www.dgabc.com.br
- [● 22 SOURCES] The storm is expected to bring heavy rains, destructive flooding, strong winds, and potential wildfire risks. capeweather.com · www.dgabc.com.br · dominicanrepublicpost.com · www.brasilemfolhas.com.br
- [● 2 SOURCES] Maui Bus services will face suspensions or early endings on Saturday due to the storm.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Honolulu will open seven hurricane refuge areas on Saturday morning.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Approximately 180 Hawaii National Guard personnel have been activated to support rescue operations.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines have canceled dozens of flights to and from the Big Island and other neighbor islands. news.alaskaair.com