Category 5 Super Typhoon Bavi Threatens Guam and Northern Mariana Islands

Super Typhoon Bavi, equivalent to a Category 5 hurricane, is moving toward the US Pacific territories of Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands. The storm is bringing destructive winds reaching up to 280 km/h along with heavy rainfall. Authorities have ordered emergency evacuations and warned of catastrophic damage to structures across the region. Many buildings could be rendered uninhabitable for weeks following the typhoon's impact. Residents have been strongly advised to take immediate shelter as the storm closes in.