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The World Daily            AUGUST 26th, 2018

Overall Aftermath of Hawaii and Storm Lane

Though recently lessened and departed from Honolulu last Saturday, the Tropical Storm Lane’s aftermath is still a force of danger in it’s own right, with the lasting rain onslaught threatening to bring about an increase in landslides and flooding all around the region.

It’s been noted that two neighbourhoods in Hilo; the largest city in Hawaii’s Big Island, were evacuated last Friday as a safety precaution during the blitz of the storm, and emergency teams have ended up rescuing more than 50 people trapped by high water since Thursday; as Hawaii County Civil Defence spokeswoman Kelly Wooten informed Reuters over the phone.

The danger of flash floods as a cause of residual moisture in the air producing perpetual rainfall is an especially noted issue, with the state capital of Hawaii still watching out for the possible repercussions of the storm, despite the National Weather Service (NWS) having ceased any remaining tropical storm warnings and watch advisories from the state.

The storm, reportedly, had started travelling West thanks to trade winds, moving itself into the Pacific and -hopefully- away from the tropical state for good. But Hawaii residents would certainly be ready for a second storm just as they were for the first, with residents having spent days stocking up on food, water, basic survival necessities, and reinforcing shelters.

However, with the damages done by floods and mudslides to the state’s resident’s homes, local shops, and general businesses, a break from the disasters may be something of a necessity if people are to recover.

According to water service, Hilo received more than 80cm of rain (a regional record-breaking 3 day total sine the year of 1949), with some areas having reportedly been drowned in 115cm as well from Wednesday through Friday.

Signs of improvement are visible all over, however, what with Hawaii citizens returning to their homes at last, a fishermen being allowed to return to work under a “Hurricane Preparedness” protocol. Despite the heavy storm and the damages it’s left in it’s wake, the state is recovering well – as it always has.

By Patryk Krych. Source: Reuters

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