Officials initially thought that the Kaupakalua Dam in the community of Haiku was breached by flood waters, “but after closer inspection, county officials determined there was no structural damage,” said a statement from Maui County late Monday. Those living near or below the dam are asked to continue evacuations until the all clear is given, county officials said Tuesday. About six homes on Maui and two bridges were heavily damaged or destroyed, Maui County Mayor Michael Victorino’s office said Tuesday. County officials said water levels remained above normal, roughly 3 feet below the top of the dam. Maui County spokesman Brian Perry said he did not know how many people lived downstream of the dam.

Source: ABC News March 09, 2021 02:38 UTC