Summary
Super Typhoon Sinlaku hit two remote U.S. islands in the Pacific, the Northern Mariana Islands, with strong winds and heavy rain. The storm caused damage to homes, particularly those built with wood and tin, and affected nearly 50,000 residents on the islands of Tinian and Saipan.
Key Facts
- Super Typhoon Sinlaku struck the Northern Mariana Islands.
- The islands affected were Tinian and Saipan.
- Nearly 50,000 people live on these islands.
- The storm had strong winds and heavy rain.
- Tin roofs and wooden structures were especially damaged.
- Residents had to seek shelter from flying debris.
