Honolulu, March 23: More than 2,000 people remained without power Sunday afternoon after Hawaii suffered its worst flooding in more than 20 years when heavy rains fell across the islands.
Heavy rains fell on soil already saturated by downpours from a winter storm a week ago. Raging waters lifted homes and cars, causing an expected USD 1 billion in damages. The storm prompted evaluation orders for 5,500 people north of Honolulu, though they were later lifted, and more than 200 people were rescued.
No deaths have been reported as of yet, Molly Pierce, spokesperson for Oahu’s Department of Emergency Management, said Sunday afternoon. (PTI)
