Authorities on the Hawaiian island of Kauai reported several rescues from floodwaters during heavy rain, with no immediate reports of injuries. The heavy rain, which began Thursday afternoon, led to the closure of public schools on Friday and the opening of shelters. Crews worked to reopen roads closed due to landslides, leaning utility poles, and overflowing stream waters.
Firefighters were busy rescuing people in the communities of Koloa and Wailua on Thursday night. Kauai Emergency Management Administrator mentioned that there was a report of 4 feet of water in at least one house, prompting the need for evacuations.
