Typhoon Mawar wreaks havoc on Guam, prompting urgent recovery efforts.

Typhoon Mawar, the strongest to hit Guam in decades, brought 140mph winds and storm surges, knocking out power throughout the island. Residents braced for the storm, with some seeking shelter in hotels and others helping to board up homes. Despite the concerns the storm brings, the community response was heartening, with people coming together to pray, wait out the storm, and help in any way they could. Guam is still under flash flood warnings, and a full assessment of the damage will take more time.