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Several homes on Hawaii's Big Island destroyed by mudslide triggered by former Hurricane Lala
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Key Points:
- Tropical Storm Lala caused significant destruction in Hawaii over the weekend, including a mudslide in Waiohinu that destroyed about a dozen homes and left residents in urgent need of supplies like water, propane, gas, and food.
- A 90-year-old woman was found dead in Naalehu after being reported missing during the storm, with no foul play suspected according to authorities.
- The storm brought wind gusts over 80 mph and torrential rain, with some areas receiving over 3 feet of rain, causing widespread power outages affecting 71,000 customers and washing away bridges on the Big Island.
- Emergency services have been unable to reach some communities, forcing residents to rely on each other for survival, while state and county offices and schools on Hawaii Island remain closed.
- Lala weakened to a tropical storm but is expected to regain hurricane strength over the Pacific, with sustained winds nearing hurricane levels as of Monday night.
