Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 08:14pm on 16 Aug 2026,Sunday Weather & Environment
Hurricane Lala has caused severe flooding and mudslides in Hawaii, leaving one person dead in a car accident. The Category 1 storm passed close to the Big Island without making landfall. Heavy rain swept away homes in coastal areas and damaged roads. Some areas received up to 35 inches of rain. More than 200,000 customers lost power, while several hospitals used backup generators. About 180 National Guard members were sent to help with rescue work. Two homes were reportedly swept away, and searches are underway for affected residents. Lala has weakened into a tropical storm but continues to bring heavy rain. (PC: Getty Images)
