Storm Lala damages bridges and more than 100 homes on Hawaii’s Big Island
Summary
Tropical Storm Lala hit Hawaii’s Big Island, causing heavy rain, strong winds, and damage to more than 100 homes and several bridges. Cleanup efforts are ongoing, with officials assessing the damage and warning of risks during recovery.Key Facts
- Lala was downgraded from hurricane to tropical storm before hitting the Big Island.
- The storm caused over 100 homes to be swept off their foundations.
- Several bridges and parts of a major highway were damaged or collapsed.
- The town of Pahala lost road access to its only hospital due to highway damage.
- Honolulu fire department handled over 600 weather-related reports, including downed trees and roofs.
- Officials are investigating if there were any storm-related deaths.
- Hawaii has not experienced a major hurricane since 1992’s Hurricane Iniki.
- A strong El Niño weather pattern is ongoing, which tends to increase hurricane activity in the Pacific.
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