Super Typhoon Mawar makes landfall as most powerful storm of 2023.

Typhoon Mawar has become the most powerful storm of 2023 globally, with peak winds surging to 175 mph and gusts nearing 210 mph, making it equivalent to a category 5 super typhoon. After passing by Guam, the typhoon is now headed towards the Philippines and Taiwan, with the state weather agency warning of the possibility of a landfall in the northern region of Luzon. The storm has caused extensive damage in Guam, with nearly all homes and businesses experiencing power outages. The intensification of the typhoon is attributed to the climate crisis, which has made hurricanes and typhoons more powerful.