- U.S. territories in the western Pacific, particularly the Northern Mariana Islands, are bracing for Super Typhoon Bavi, which is projected to intensify and reach the region by early next week.
- The Northern Mariana Islands are still recovering from Super Typhoon Sinlaku in April, with many residents living in tents and power not fully restored.
- Typhoon Bavi is expected to become a super typhoon, meaning it will have maximum sustained winds of 150 mph or stronger, comparable to a high-end Category 4 or 5 storm.
- Residents are taking precautions, including boarding up windows and stocking up on gasoline, with some on Guam hoping their island will take the brunt to spare the Northern Mariana Islands further devastation.
- The increased frequency of intense typhoons is linked to El Niño and global warming, which experts warn will likely turbocharge extreme weather events worldwide.
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