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Heavy rain causes stoplight failures and traffic jams in Hawaii

A flash flood advisory remained in effect for the entire state through Wednesday morning. Downtown rain causes stoplight failures and traffic jams on Beretania and Bishop St.

By Jamm Aquino and Craig T. Kojima

Jan. 8, 2024

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Pedestrians on Alakea St.
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A pedestrian takes first step onto a wet King St. Heavy rain causes stoplight failures and traffic jams in downtown area.
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A pedestrian on King St. battles the wind.
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Ken Lee’s cat, Manapua, riding on his owner’s luggage, looked concerned about the weather.
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HPD gathers at Bishop St. to direct traffic.
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A pedestrian walks down King St.
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For safety, HPD closes down left turns on Bishop St. Downtown rain causes stoplight failures and traffic jams on Beretania and Bishop St.
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For safety, HPD closes down left turns on Bishop St.
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HPD directing traffic on Alakea St.
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Alakea St. was jammed with cars trying to turn right.
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Downtown rain causes stoplight failures and traffic jams on Beretania and Bishop St.
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A man crosses ankle-deep flood water at the intersection of South King and Piikoi Streets on Monday, Jan. 8, 2024, in Honolulu. A flash flood advisory remained in effect for the entire state through Wednesday morning.
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Pedestrians with umbrellas are caught in a heavy downpour outside McKinley High School.
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Pedestrians wait to cross Nimitz Highway in heavy rain on Monday.
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Vehicles traverse a flooded road near Aloha Stadium on Monday, Jan. 8, 2024, in Aiea.
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Bus riders wait for their route as vehicles pass in flood water on Monday, Jan. 8, 2024, in Pearl Ridge.
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Vehicles plow through flood water on Kamehameha Highway near Pearlridge.
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A pedestrian walks with an umbrella in heavy rain along Kamehameha Highway.
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A pedestrian waits to cross in heavy rain along Kamehameha Highway.
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Pedestrians walk with umbrellas in heavy rain along Kamehameha Highway.
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Dark clouds are seen above Waikiki.

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