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The Conversation: Rainfall outlook; Leptospirosis risk

By Catherine Cruz,
Kevin Allen, Maddie Bender
Published April 7, 2026 at 11:51 AM HST
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Floodwaters fill the ground level of homes in Waialua, Hawaiʻi, Friday, March 20, 2026.
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Floodwaters fill the ground level of homes in Waialua, Hawaiʻi, Friday, March 20, 2026.
  • University of Hawaiʻi climatologist Tom Giambelluca discusses the impact of heavy rainfall across the state | Full Story
  • Honolulu Civil Beat's Marcel Honore reports on how Oʻahu is dealing with more than 5,000 tons of storm debris | Full Story
  • State Dept. of Health veterinarian Dr. Ariella Barry warns of the risk of leptospira in standing water and muds after the floods | Full Story
  • Hannah Bailey, Wildlife Care Manager for Hawaiʻi with the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, discusses how recent bad weather is affecting Hawaiʻi's rare birds | Full Story
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