AdvertisementHawaii has declared a state of emergency as heavy rainfall has caused flooding, landslides and fears of dam failures while at least one person is missing after being swept downstream in the flash floods. 'The emergency proclamation makes state general funds available that can be used quickly and efficiently to help those impacted by the severe weather,' Ige said Tuesday. The declaration covers the counties of Hawai'i, Maui, Kalawao, O'ahu and Kaua'i, while the disaster relief period runs until May 8. Flash flood warnings were downgraded to flood advisories in most areas Wednesday morning as rains over the Puna and Kau districts weakened. Another person - a 27-year-old man - managed to escape unscathed after his truck was swept away down Waikele Stream in Pearl City.

Source: Daily Mail March 10, 2021 22:35 UTC