Super Typhoon Bavi makes landfall on US Pacific islands
Summary
Super Typhoon Bavi hit United States islands in the western Pacific, including the Northern Mariana Islands and Guam. The storm brought very strong winds and heavy rain, causing major damage and forcing residents to take shelter.Key Facts
- Super Typhoon Bavi made landfall near Guam, especially affecting the island of Rota.
- Winds reached over 150 mph (241 km/h), like a category-five hurricane.
- The storm moved slowly westward toward the Philippines at about 9 mph (14 km/h).
- Authorities warned people to seek shelter immediately, treating the winds like a tornado threat.
- The Northern Mariana Islands and Guam have about 210,000 residents combined.
- Reports of major damage came from Rota, but full impact details are unclear due to poor communication.
- Flood and typhoon warnings were active for several islands, including Guam, Tinian, and Saipan.
- The storm could bring up to 20 inches (51 cm) of rain and last through Monday night.
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