Travel advisory update warns Canadians to be extra cautious in Hawaii

The Government of Canada issued an urgent update to its U.S. travel advisory on Friday, March 20, highlighting the latest developments in Hawaii, particularly on the island of Oahu. Due to an expected imminent failure at Wahiawa Dam, a flash flood warning has been issued for Oahu. People in areas downstream of Wahiawa Dam, including parts of Haleiwa and Waialua, were urged to evacuate. Hawaii Governor Josh Green stated this is the largest flood in 20 years, with some areas receiving 40 to 50 inches of rain over 10 days. Although some evacuation orders have been lifted, flood alerts, power outages, and boil water notices remain in effect as recovery efforts continue.