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Storm-Battered Hawaii Faces Torrential Rain, Mudslide Threat

Aug 21st, 2026 • 5 minView Source

Hawaii’s Big Island is preparing for another round of flooding rain, roughly a week after Storm Lala washed out roads and damaged parts of the electrical grid. Another five to 10 inches of rain are expected through the weekend, with …

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