Summary
Super Typhoon Sinlaku struck the Northern Mariana Islands with extremely strong winds and heavy rain, causing widespread damage but no reported deaths. The storm, with winds up to 150 mph, affected Saipan, Guam, and other islands, causing power outages, flooding, and debris.
Key Facts
- Super Typhoon Sinlaku hit the Northern Mariana Islands starting Tuesday night and continued into Wednesday.
- The typhoon had sustained winds up to 150 mph, making it the strongest tropical cyclone on Earth this year.
- Saipan, the largest island in the Northern Marianas with about 43,000 people, experienced power outages and blocked roads.
- Guam, a nearby US territory with US military bases, also faced strong tropical winds.
- Despite the damage, no deaths have been reported so far.
- Damage included flipped cars, uprooted trees, broken power lines, and torn roofs.
- The storm was still affecting the islands about 24 hours after landfall but conditions were improving.
- More than 1,000 residents were sheltered by the American Red Cross and partners in Guam and the Northern Marianas.
