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Officials warn 120-year-old Hawaiian dam could fail as thousands told to evacuate flooding

Officials warn 120-year-old Hawaiian dam could fail as thousands told to evacuate flooding

Summary

Heavy rains in Hawaii caused muddy floodwaters to damage homes and vehicles, leading to evacuation orders for thousands of people. Officials warned that a 120-year-old dam could fail, and emergency services were searching for stranded individuals.

Key Facts

  • Severe rains caused flooding in towns north of Honolulu, Hawaii.
  • Muddy waters damaged streets, homes, and vehicles.
  • A 120-year-old dam near Wahiawa was at risk of failing.
  • Residents north of Honolulu were ordered to evacuate.
  • Emergency sirens sounded along Oahu's North Shore.
  • Firefighters and lifeguards searched for stranded people.
  • Officials asked people to carpool during evacuations due to heavy traffic.

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