Homes destroyed by mudslide brought by Lala on Hawaii's Big Island
Summary
Tropical Storm Lala caused heavy rain and wind on Hawaii's Big Island, leading to a mudslide that destroyed about a dozen homes. Many areas remain without power, some communities are cut off, and emergency services are limited as the storm moves away but may strengthen again over the Pacific.Key Facts
- A mudslide in Waiohinu, on Hawaii's Big Island, destroyed about 12 homes.
- The storm brought wind gusts over 80 mph and heavy rain, with some areas receiving over 3 feet of rain.
- More than 100,000 customers across the Hawaiian Islands lost power after the storm.
- Bridges on the Big Island were washed away, cutting off several communities.
- Residents in cut-off areas have had to rely on each other for help.
- All Hawaii state offices, schools, courts, and judiciary offices were closed Monday.
- Tropical Storm Lala weakened but is expected to strengthen and could become a hurricane again over the Pacific.
- The storm’s eye passed about 30 miles off the Big Island’s coast, the closest tropical storm or hurricane since 1992.
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