Super Typhoon Mawar makes landfall in Philippines as strongest cyclone since 2021.

Typhoon Mawar has become the most powerful storm of 2023 globally, with peak winds of 175 mph and gusts nearing 210 mph, as it heads towards the Philippines. The typhoon has surpassed the strength of any storm recorded in 2022 and is equivalent to a category 5 super typhoon. Guam has already experienced extensive damage and power outages from the storm. The Philippines is bracing for heavy winds and rains over the weekend, with a possibility of floods and landslides.