Mudslide Destroys About 12 Big Island Homes as Lala Leaves 71,000 Without Power
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Updated · CBS New York · Aug 18
Mudslide Destroys About 12 Big Island Homes as Lala Leaves 71,000 Without Power
3 articles · Updated · CBS New York · Aug 18
Summary
Waiohinu lost about a dozen homes when a mudslide tore through the Big Island community after former Hurricane Lala dumped torrential weekend rain.
More than 3 feet of rain fell in some areas and wind gusts topped 80 mph as Lala passed about 30 miles off the Big Island, washing out bridges and cutting off several communities.
A 90-year-old woman was found dead in nearby Naalehu after being reported missing during the storm; police said foul play was not suspected.
About 71,000 customers still lacked power Monday night, and Hawaii Island state offices, schools and courts will remain closed Tuesday while most facilities on Oahu, Maui and Kauai reopen.
Lala has moved west and regained hurricane strength over the central Pacific with 80 mph winds, though no hurricane watches or warnings remain in effect for Hawaii.