Super Typhoon Bavi Causes Extensive Damage in the Pacific
• Super Typhoon Bavi, with peak winds of 290 km/h, struck the Northern Mariana Islands and Guam in early July
• The storm caused significant damage, including downed power lines, flooded roads, and structural destruction. Captured by NOAA-20 satellite imagery, the typhoon's eyewall was illuminated by moonlight as it passed over Rota. Bavi is the third Category 5 storm of 2026, fueled by warm sea surface temperatures of 30°C. The U.S. Coast Guard is working to clear navigation hazards and reopen ports in the affected areas.
Impact & Risks
The typhoon has severely impacted the Northern Mariana Islands and Guam, disrupting infrastructure, power supply, and transportation. The damage adds to the challenges faced by these regions, which were still recovering from a previous typhoon in April. The storm highlights the increasing intensity of tropical cyclones, potentially linked to climate patterns like El Niño.
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