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On May 25, the US National Weather Service (NWS) said that Typhoon Mawar was on its way from Guam (a US territory), towards the Philippines and Taiwan (China), with strong winds. up to 5km/h.
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| Typhoon Mawar headed towards the Philippines and Taiwan. Photo: VNDMS |
According to Philstar, Typhoon Mawar is forecast to maintain its strength as a super typhoon as it passes through the Philippine Sea, but could weaken to a typhoon as it approaches the northernmost part of Luzon.
A day earlier, Typhoon Mawar hit Guam with winds of up to 110 km/h. This is considered the biggest storm in 20 years in Guam.
Guam Governor Lou Leon Guerrero confirmed the island of 17.000 people had weathered the storm, but advised people to stay at home until the government confirmed it was safe.
