Hawaii Begins Recovery After Worst Floods in Decades Cause About One Billion Dollars in Damages

Hawaii is initiating a massive recovery operation following the most severe flooding the islands have seen in over twenty years.The catastrophe was triggered by intense Kona low storms that dropped up to 32 inches of rain on already saturated soil.Governor Josh Green confirmed that while over 200 people were rescued, no fatalities have been reported following the record rainfall.Emergency teams and the National Guard are restoring power and clearing debris from damaged infrastructure as drier weather returns.
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