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Sinlaku rips through Northern Mariana Islands as strongest tropical cyclone this year
More than 1,000 people were in shelters across Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands as Sinlaku moved away
TL;DR
- Super Typhoon Sinlaku caused extensive damage in the Northern Mariana Islands, including overturned cars, downed utility poles, and ripped-off roofs.
- Power was out and many roads were impassable in Saipan, a US territory home to approximately 43,000 people.
- The storm, described as the strongest tropical cyclone on Earth this year, battered Guam with tropical force winds.
- Preliminary damage reports include flooding, uprooted trees, and downed power lines, with no reported deaths.
- Over 1,000 residents across Guam and the Northern Marianas were in shelters provided by the American Red Cross and partners.