Hurricane Lala sweeps away 100 Hawaii homes in flash floods

Summary

Hurricane Lala drenched Hawaii with nearly three feet of rain, causing flash floods that swept away homes and damaged over 100 properties. The storm has since weakened to a tropical storm.

How coverage differs

• Left: Lala's devastating aftermath: Hawaii homes swept away, thousands without power Left-leaning outlets lead with the devastating impact of Hurricane Lala, highlighting the extensive damage to over 100 Big Island homes and the tens of thousands left without power. They emphasize the severe consequences of the storm's drenching rains and flash floods across Hawaii.
• Center: Lala sweeps Hawaii homes; remarkably, no lives lost Center outlets provide factual reports on Hurricane Lala's impact, noting that approximately 100 homes were swept away and the storm brought high winds and rain to Hawaii. They focus on the storm's progression and its immediate, tangible effects without making landfall.

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