Red volcanic mud coats homes after Hawaii’s worst floods in 20 years. Oahu residents face grueling cleanup as floods damage hundreds of homes and losses are expected to top $1bn. The intensity and frequency of heavy rains in Hawaii have increased amid human-caused global warming.

>Farms around the state reported more than $9.4m worth of damage as of Monday, according to a survey conducted by Agriculture Stewardship Hawaii, the Hawaii Farm Bureau and other organizations. Oahu farmers reported more than $2.7m in crop damage. Few farmers have federal crop insurance or any insurance at all, Honolulu Civic beat reported.