More than 100,000 without power in Hawaii as Lala downgraded to tropical storm

HILO, Hawaii - Almost 130,000 utility customers in Hawaii had no power on the morning of Aug 16 after Hurricane Lala brushed the Big Island before being downgraded to a tropical storm.Data from poweroutageus.com as of 4.35am HST (10.35pm in Singapore) indicated that most of the affected areas were on the Big Island, Honolulu County and Maui County.Hawaiian Electric warned customers on the evening of Aug 15 that the repair efforts were hampered by the hurricane-force winds and rain, citing flooded roadways and downed trees.Video released by the Hawaii Department of Transportation showed flood waters overtaking roads.Authorities reported one dead in a car-related incident.Two homes were swept away, according to the National Weather Service.Big Island resident Cynthia Totty-Hefley said on Aug