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  "path": "/2026/03/19/kona-low-extreme-rainfall-flooding-landslides-hawaii-march-2026/",
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    "Editors' picks",
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    "hawaii",
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  "textContent": "A slow-moving Kona low brought extreme rainfall to the Hawaiian Islands between March 10--16, 2026, producing record-breaking totals at multiple long-term stations, particularly on Maui and Oʻahu. Honolulu and Kahului both set new daily rainfall records on March 13, while multi-day accumulations on Maui reached up to about 1 170 mm (46 inches), triggering flooding, landslides, and widespread disruption.\n\nSource",
  "title": "Kona low brings extreme rainfall to Maui and Oʻahu, causing flooding and landslides across Hawaiʻi"
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