"Very Dangerous" Super Typhoon Bavi Approaches Guam and Northern Mariana Islands

The U.S. territories of Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands are bracing for the impact of Super Typhoon Bavi, which meteorologists have labeled "very dangerous." The storm is projected to make landfall early Monday morning, Belgian time, according to the U.S. National Weather Service (NWS).

Bavi is packing sustained winds of 260 km/h, equivalent to a Category 5 hurricane, with gusts potentially reaching 315 km/h. Residents are concerned about widespread damage and flooding, prompting many to prepare to evacuate to shelters. On Guam, emergency supplies are being distributed, including 1.2 million meals, 1.1 million liters of water, 6,700 field beds, and 90 emergency generators.

This event marks the second super typhoon to hit the region in a few months, following Super Typhoon Sinlaku in April. "Two super typhoons in a few months, that's historic. Unprecedented for the Northern Marianas," said one local resident while securing windows and stocking up on water.

Guam has a population of approximately 170,000, while the Northern Mariana Islands are home to about 40,000 people. Both are U.S. territories located in Micronesia, east of the Philippines. Guam hosts a significant U.S. military base.

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Two super typhoons in a few months, that's historic. Unprecedented for the Northern Marianas.