Super Typhoon Mawar wreaks havoc in Philippines and Guam.
TL;DR
Typhoon Mawar, now known as Betty, has become the most powerful storm of 2023 globally, with wind speeds of 270km/h. The typhoon has surpassed the strength of any storm recorded in 2022 and is the ninth typhoon since 1950 to reach Category 5 status in May. Guam has already experienced extensive damage and power outages, and the Philippines is now bracing for the storm's impact, with several areas under thunderstorm and landslide warnings. The climate crisis has made hurricanes and typhoons more powerful.
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