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Super Typhoon Bavi causes major damage to US Pacific islands

Euronews reports that Category 5 Super Typhoon Bavi has struck several US Pacific islands, resulting in significant damage after making landfall with extreme wind speeds.

By 6 Jul 2026 · 03:30 CET Updated 6 Jul 2026 · 03:30 CET

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According to Euronews, Super Typhoon Bavi made landfall on Monday morning, passing directly over the island of Rota. The storm, classified as a Category 5 typhoon, brought sustained wind speeds exceeding 241 km/h to the region.

The weather system also impacted the nearby islands of Guam, Tinian and Saipan. Authorities have reported that the storm caused major damage across the affected US Pacific territories as it passed through the area.

Source: Euronews. Read the original report ↗

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