Guam and Northern Marianas brace for Super Typhoon Bavi
People in Guam and the Northern Marianas moved to emergency evacuation centres ahead of Super Typhoon Bavi. The National Weather Service said the storm was forecast to bring winds of up to 260 kilometres per hour. That is equivalent in strength to a category 5 hurricane.
People in Guam and the Northern Marianas, US territories in the Pacific, moved to emergency evacuation centres and made last-minute preparations hours before Super Typhoon Bavi was projected to strike. According to the South China Morning Post, residents took final precautions on Sunday.
The National Weather Service (NWS) said the typhoon was forecast to roar westwards over the area on Monday morning local time, with winds of up to 260 kilometres per hour and gusts reaching 315 kilometres per hour. That is equivalent in strength to a category 5 hurricane.
A storm of this power can cause severe disruption to electricity and infrastructure services. Officials urged residents to stay in safe locations. The extent of any damage will be assessed once the typhoon has passed through the area.
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