- Thousands were without power after Tropical Storm Lala uprooted trees from downtown Honolulu to the Big Island.
- About 117,300 customers were without power as of Monday morning after the storm's strong winds took down trees, utility poles, and transmission towers.
- Kauai County Mayor Derek Kawakami joined Maui County Mayor Richard Bissen on Monday to tour areas of Maui hit hardest by Hurricane Lala.
- The two spent the day visiting damaged sites, including Maui Veterans Cemetery, local businesses, and a church in Makawao.
- No one is believed to have died when some 100 homes were swept from their foundations and washed away on the Big Island, authorities said.
- Laupahoehoe, on the northeast coast of the Big Island, saw the heaviest recorded rainfall at 1.1 metres.
- The highest winds were atop the towering Mauna Kea volcano, where gusts hit 225 kph.
- Kawasaki said it was important for him to show his support for Maui, emphasizing the strong community ties among the islands.
- Eucalyptus trees smashed into a shop, causing the roof to cave in on the business that had been running for nearly 10 years.
Hurricane Lala has left a trail of destruction across Hawaii, with over 117,300 customers without power as of Monday morning. The storm uprooted trees and downed utility poles, leading to widespread outages from Honolulu to the Big Island.
Intense flash flooding has isolated remote communities, particularly on the Big Island, where approximately 100 homes were swept from their foundations. Fortunately, no fatalities have been reported, according to authorities.
The Hawaiian Electric utility reported significant damage, with the highest winds recorded at 225 kph atop the Mauna Kea volcano. In Laupahoehoe, the northeast coast of the Big Island, the heaviest rainfall reached 1.1 metres.67
In response to the devastation, Kauai County Mayor Derek Kawakami and Maui County Mayor Richard Bissen toured the hardest-hit areas of Maui, including local businesses and the Maui Veterans Cemetery. Kawakami emphasized the importance of community support, stating, 'Kauai got through relatively unscathed... we have this really great working relationship where we just jump in and we help each other out.'
As recovery efforts begin, residents are left to assess the damage, with reports of businesses like one shop suffering severe damage from fallen eucalyptus trees.9
“As of Monday, about 117,300 customers were without power due to the storm's strong winds, which uprooted trees and damaged infrastructure. Authorities reported that no fatalities occurred despite around 100 homes being swept away on the Big Island, where the heaviest rainfall reached 1.1 metres.”
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