Hawaii suffers its worst flooding in 20 years
CNBC • • general
Key Points:
- Hawaii is experiencing its worst flooding in over 20 years, with officials urging residents in severely affected areas, particularly on Oahu's North Shore, to evacuate immediately due to heavy rains and the risk of a 120-year-old dam failure.
- The flooding has led to evacuation orders for 5,500 people, damage to homes, infrastructure, and a hospital, with the cost of the storm estimated to exceed $1 billion, according to Governor Josh Green.
- Over 200 people have been rescued, including 72 airlifted from a youth camp, and no deaths have been reported; however, rescue efforts have been complicated by unauthorized drone flights.
- The Wahiawa dam, built in 1906 and considered at high risk
