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Severe Weather Prompts Evacuations and Alerts Across Oʻahu

The city has issued multiple evacuation notices due to the potential failure of Wahiawa Dam, which could lead to catastrophic flooding. While levels at the dam have stabilized, residents in Waialua and Haleiwa have been warned to prepare for possible evacuations. Emergency operations have been activated across the island as severe weather inundates areas, prompting rescues from rising streams and flooded roads. The situation is evolving, with camps and communities such as Otake Camp receiving immediate evacuation orders and subsequent notices as conditions fluctuate.
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