Super Typhoon Mawar poses catastrophic threat to Guam

Typhoon Mawar, potentially the strongest tropical cyclone to hit Guam in decades, is expected to make a direct hit with winds as strong as 140 mph, equivalent to a Category 4 hurricane. The typhoon warning has been issued for the U.S. island territory, and residents are advised to seek shelter immediately. Rainfall could reach as high as 20 inches, and storm surge is forecast to reach as high as 25 feet. President Joe Biden declared an emergency in Guam due to Mawar and ordered federal assistance to support the response to the typhoon.