Hawaii Braces for Historic Flooding as Residents Urged to Evacuate
Hawaii faces its worst flooding in over 20 years as heavy rains and saturated soil prompt evacuation orders for thousands. Officials warn of a potential dam failure.
Hawaii is grappling with its most severe flooding in over two decades, prompting officials to urgently call on residents in hard-hit areas to evacuate immediately. The warning comes as the island state continues to be pummeled by intense rainfall, with the situation expected to worsen over the weekend.
The flooding has already devastated Oahu's North Shore, a region renowned for its world-class surfing. Raging floodwaters have overwhelmed the area, lifting homes and vehicles and forcing the evacuation of 5,500 people north of Honolulu. Authorities have also expressed concern about the potential failure of a 120-year-old dam.
Source: The Guardian
