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Hawaii is in a state of emergency due to floods

A state of emergency was declared Hawaii by Governor David Ege due to floods caused by heavy rainfall.

Due to fears of dam collapse, the authorities proceeded to eviction of residents from areas in at least two counties, while flood warning warnings remain in effect for a second day.

This move, as noted by AMPE, was made after a dam overflowed on the island of Maui, which forced the authorities to evacuate areas and caused the destruction of houses. The “unsatisfactory” condition of this dam led to the planning of its removal this year, according to the competent service of Hawaii.

“The declaration of a state of emergency will make available state funds, which can be used quickly and effectively to help those affected by bad weather,” Oge said on Tuesday.

The bad weather is expected to last until Friday, he added. There are currently no reports of deaths or injuries.

The counties of Hawaii Maui, Callao, Oahu and Kauai have been declared a state of emergency, the governor’s office said in a statement, and the relief program will run until May 8.

In Maui, heavy rains caused damage to inaccessible roads, while a bridge was completely swept away from the water and another was displaced, according to the governor’s office.

State emergency officials said earlier that rains had caused water levels to rise at the Kaupakalua Dam in northern Haikou, forcing authorities to open shelters for those displaced and displaced. not to return to them.

Six homes were severely damaged or destroyed, said Maui Mayor Michael Victorino.

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