The slow moving storm caused flooding, downed trees and power outages, prompting Gov. Ige to issue an emergency declaration allowing for aid.
on parts of Hawaii, flooding some areas and prompting rescues, officials said.
But the storm caused flooding, downed trees and power outages. Gov. David Ige issued an emergency declaration Monday, allowing for aid.remained for the islands of Kauai and Niihau, to the west of Oahu, until 6 a.m. Wednesday. The Honolulu Fire Department on Monday afternoon rescued five boys, all 9 and 10 years old, from a rushing stream, the department said.
Around 9 inches of rain fell in some parts of Oahu over 24 hours, according to the National Weather Service. Honolulu's airport got almost 8 inches of rain Monday.NBC affiliate KHNL of Honolulu reportedPower was knocked out in much of downtown Honolulu, and full restoration wasn’t likely until Wednesday morning, the utility Hawaii Electric said.
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