The storm lashed Hawaii’s western islands with heavy rain, widespread flooding and strong winds, leaving most Kauai residents without power. Now extensive recovery efforts begin.
Homeowners were scrambling to place sandbags and board up windows as high surf threatened to flood residences along the shorelines in Los Angeles and Orange counties.
The National Weather Service issued hurricane warnings for the islands of Kauai and Niʻihau in the face of the Category 3 storm. A tropical storm warning is in effect for Oahu.
In predominantly Hindu Nepal, mourning periods last 13 days, during which close family members stay home and relatives visit to pay their respects. Rituals are held on the final day to pray for the souls of the departed.
The intense storm activity is what climate scientists expect for El Niño, especially because this year’s event is likely to become the strongest on record.
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