Typhoon Sinlaku hits U.S. territories

The U.S. Coast Guard is currently searching for a missing cargo vessel with six people on board that suffered engine failure during the storm.

An overturned ship matching the vessel's description was spotted near Saipan, but authorities have not yet confirmed its identity.

Residents in the affected areas are facing prolonged power outages and water shortages as recovery efforts begin.

The storm's rapid intensification has highlighted the increasing severity of weather events in the region.