Catastrophic floods in Hawaii: Thousands evacuated, old dam at risk of collapse
Thousands of residents in towns north of Honolulu, Hawaii, have been ordered to evacuate after heavy rains caused floods and rushing water carried away vehicles, while officials warned of the risk of collapse of a 120-year-old dam.
Catastrophic floods in Hawaii: Thousands evacuated, old dam at risk of collapse Thousands of residents north of Honolulu, Hawaii, were ordered to evacuate due to heavy rains causing floods and carrying away vehicles. Officials warned of the potential collapse of the 120-year-old Wahiawa Dam. The National Guard has been activated to respond to the disaster.
- Thousands of residents in towns north of Honolulu, Hawaii, received evacuation orders.
- Heavy rains caused floods, with rushing water reportedly sweeping away multiple homes.
- Officials warned of the immediate risk of collapse of the 120-year-old Wahiawa Dam.
- The National Guard has been activated to respond to the floods.
- No fatalities or injuries have been reported so far, but rescue efforts are underway.
- Oahu’s coastal area, known for surfing, had sirens activated.
- Meteorologists predicted more rain over the weekend.
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