More than 180,000 without power in Hawaii, 100 homes damaged as Lala weakens to tropical storm
Aug 16 (Reuters) - More than 180,000 utility customers remained without power across Hawaii on Sunday afternoon after Hurricane Lala brushed the Big Island before being downgraded to a tropical storm.
More than 180,000 utility customers in Hawaii were left without power on Sunday afternoon following Hurricane Lala, which later weakened to a tropical storm, according to Reuters. By 3:30 p.m. HST (0130 GMT), 183,123 customers remained in the dark, with 100 homes damaged, reported Hawaii Governor Josh Greene. At the time, Lala was moving westward, approaching southwest Kauai County at 20 mph (31 kph) with winds near 65 mph, just short of hurricane status.
Despite the tropical storm warning for Kauai, it was lifted for Maui and Oahu counties. If the storm maintains its current trajectory, it should depart the islands by 8 a.m. HST (1800 GMT) on Monday. Repair efforts were impeded by hurricane-force winds downing trees and flooding roads. State officials advised residents to remain indoors following a fatality in a car accident.
Approximately 117 people were in shelters, and all airports were reopened, though travelers were advised to verify with airlines for updates.
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