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Following a series of “Kona low” storms, Hawaii recently experienced its most severe flooding in two decades after a “rain bomb” triggered massive flash floods in Honolulu. The sudden downpour swept away vehicles and damaged hundreds of homes, forcing more than 230 emergency rescues, though fortunately no fatalities have been reported. Governor Josh Green has requested a federal disaster declaration, estimating that total damages to infrastructure, schools, and residential property could exceed $1 billion. Meteorologists highlighted the unpredictable nature of the event, where localized rain reached six inches in some valleys while nearby areas remained virtually dry. Experts point to human-caused global warming as a primary factor behind the increasing intensity and frequency of such extreme weather patterns across the islands.
Date: March 25, 2026. Source: apnews.com