Topic · 2 reports

Hurricane Lala

Average grade, political-lean & social sentiment for this topic unlock with a free CladFacts account.

Grade & lean — See grades free

Hawaiian resident assesses downed trees and power outages after Hurricane Lala

Aug 17, 2026

The short DW News clip shows a Hawaiian resident walking outside to survey damage from Hurricane Lala, noting downed trees on power lines, no electricity overnight, and hopes for emergency crews. It captures personal assessment amid challenging conditions. The segment relies on on-the-ground resident testimony rather than officials or graphics. It aired amid ongoing coverage of the storm's passage near the Big Island.

▶ Source: DW News

Grade & lean — See grades free

Hurricane Lala sideswipes Hawaii Big Island, leaving 200,000 without power and one dead

Aug 16, 2026

The segment covers Hurricane Lala's impacts on Hawaii over the weekend, focusing on high winds up to 113 km/h, flooding and homes swept from foundations in Ka'u district on the Big Island. It includes comments from residents and officials, shelter openings, flight disruptions, and specific power outage numbers from Hawaiian Electric. The report draws on quotes from Hawaii County Mayor and Governor Josh Green, references to aerial assessments and shelter capacity, plus data on nearly 217,000 customers without power across Oahu, Big Island and Maui, with three hospitals on backup generators.

▶ Source: Global News