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Possible super typhoon threatens US territories still recovering from last storm
AP News • • nation
Key Points:
- Residents of U.S. territories in the western Pacific, including the Northern Mariana Islands and Guam, are preparing for Super Typhoon Bavi, expected to reach the region by Sunday night or early Monday with winds potentially exceeding 150 mph.
- The Northern Mariana Islands are still recovering from Super Typhoon Sinlaku in April, which caused extensive damage, power outages, and left some residents living in tents; full recovery has yet to be achieved.
- Despite concerns, some residents on Guam hope the storm will hit their island instead of the Northern Marianas to spare their neighbors further hardship, reflecting a strong sense of community.
- The increased frequency of typhoons is linked to the El Niño warming cycle, which is expected to intensify Pacific hurricane activity amid ongoing global climate change.
- While Sinlaku caused no deaths on land, six crew members of a cargo ship lost during the storm remain missing, highlighting ongoing challenges in the region's disaster response and recovery efforts.
