Off the news: Reservoir levels alarming during Kona-low

The Wahiawa Reservoir rose to uncomfortable levels last week, peaking at 82 feet — 2 feet short of official “flood stage,” which would trigger a call for evacuations. It’s a reminder that “intense” storm events are becoming more frequent because of global warming’s effect on atmospheric weather patterns, with heavy rainfall that threatens Hawaii’s aging reservoirs.

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