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Potentially catastrophic Hurricane Melissa, the strongest of 2025 with winds up to 185 mph, is threatening Jamaica and Cuba, prompting urgent warnings for safety and preparations, with fears of extensive damage, storm surge, and heavy rainfall.
Super Typhoon Mawar, the strongest storm on the planet this year, is moving towards Taiwan after hitting Guam. The storm has sustained winds of 165 miles per hour, equivalent to a Category 5 hurricane. The Philippines and Taiwan are warned to keep a close watch on the storm. Despite its strength, Guam escaped with no fatalities, but suffered power and water outages. The storm is expected to peak on Saturday afternoon before losing strength and slowing down mid-week next week.
Super Typhoon Mawar is expected to hit Guam on Wednesday afternoon with deadly winds equivalent to a category 5 hurricane, exceptional storm surge, and torrential rainfall. If it makes a direct landfall, it would be the strongest storm to hit Guam in over 60 years. The island is at risk of extensive damage to buildings, uprooted trees, and power outages. A storm surge up to 25 feet and flash flooding are also expected, with landslides becoming likely as the ground becomes saturated.