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safety Scmp World 2026-04-13

Super Typhoon Sinlakua Threatens Remote US Pacific Islands

Super Typhoon Sinlakua is approaching remote US islands, including the Northern Marianas, bringing destructive winds and widespread flooding. Authorities warn residents to prepare for lengthy power outages and potential damage in Guam.


A dangerous super typhoon in the Pacific Ocean is barrelling towards a group of remote US islands. Super Typhoon Sinlakua is expected to make landfall on Tuesday in the Northern Mariana Islands and bring destructive winds, widespread heavy rain and flooding, the National Weather Service said on Monday. Power cuts on the islands could be lengthy, forecasters warned. Guam, a US territory with American military installations and about 170,000 residents, could also see damaging winds and is under a....

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