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Hawaii suffers its worst floods in 20 years and more rain is expected
As Hawaii suffers its worst floods in over 20 years, authorities are ordering evacuations in the most affected areas after rains fell on ground already saturated by downpours from a week ago, and forecasts suggested even more precipitation. By AP Muddy waters covered vast stretches of Oahu's North Shore, a community world-renowned for surfing. Raging waters lifted homes and cars, prompting evacuation orders for 5,500 people north of Honolulu. Officials warned that a 120-year-old dam could break. The weather service issued a flash flood watch early Saturday, warning that light showers could become intense in some places.
TL;DR
- Hawaii is facing its worst floods in over 20 years.
- Evacuations are ordered in the most affected areas due to heavy rainfall on saturated ground.
- Muddy waters have flooded large parts of Oahu's North Shore, lifting homes and cars.
- Authorities are concerned about a 120-year-old dam potentially breaking.
- The estimated cost of the storm could exceed $1 billion, impacting various infrastructures and properties.
- Over 200 people have been rescued, with some hospitalized for hypothermia.
- Federal support has been assured by the White House.
- No fatalities or missing persons have been reported.