On August 17, Tropical Storm Lala departed Hawaii after impacting the Big Island as a Category 1 hurricane. Over 100 residences sustained damage or were completely destroyed, alongside six affected bridges. Some regions recorded rainfall exceeding 40 inches since Friday, with precipitation rates hitting 3 to 5 inches per hour. At the peak of the storm, more than 217,000 utility customers experienced power outages, though the number decreased to approximately 114,000 by Monday. Authorities cautioned that the saturated soil may lead to landslides as recovery operations proceed throughout Hawaii.
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