Tropical Storm Lala leaves Hawaii flooded, without power

Tropical Storm Lala has left parts of Hawaii facing severe flooding, widespread power outages, and blocked roads after brushing the islands without making landfall. The storm, which weakened from a Category 1 hurricane to a tropical storm on Sunday, caused at least one death and damaged around 100 homes on the Big Island Source: AP News, CNN.

Damage and outages

Nearly 104,000 customers remained without electricity on Monday, according to Al Jazeera, while other sources reported higher numbers: CNN cited more than 200,000 customers without power, and CNA reported 183,123 as of Sunday afternoon Source: Al Jazeera, CNN, CNA. The Big Island was hardest hit, with nearly 70% of customers losing power Source: CNN.

Around 100 homes were swept away or damaged on the Big Island, and several bridges were damaged Source: The Guardian. Governor Josh Green estimated the storm caused hundreds of millions of dollars in damage Source: The Guardian.

Fatalities and rescues

One person died in a storm-related car accident in the South Point area, according to Governor Green Source: CNN, The Guardian. A 90-year-old woman was found dead after being reported missing in Naalehu Source: AP News. Two paramedics were rescued after their vehicle was swept away by floodwaters Source: El Mundo.

Recovery and forecast

Cleanup efforts began as Lala moved west, with crews working to restore power and clear roads Source: AP News. The storm is expected to regain hurricane strength by Wednesday while far from land Source: AP News, NPR. Officials warned of post-storm hazards, including downed power lines and heavy equipment accidents Source: The Guardian.