World · 17 August 2026

Hurricane Lala leaves 180,000 without power across Hawaii

By Sunday afternoon, over 180,000 households in Hawaii remained without electricity, following Hurricane Lala's proximity to the Big Island. The storm, now downgraded to a tropical storm, also caused flash floods and damaged at least 100 homes. One person has died in a car accident, and officials urged residents to stay indoors.

By BriefTea Editorial · 17 August 2026 at 11:15

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