Typhoon Sinlaku batters Pacific islands

Authorities are currently assessing the destruction left by Sinlaku, which forced over 1,000 people into emergency shelters.

While no deaths have been reported so far, the typhoon's impact on local infrastructure has been described as devastating, with utility poles toppled and widespread power outages.

The National Weather Service reported 'extremely dangerous hurricane winds' as the eye of the storm moved near the islands.

Recovery efforts are expected to take weeks as residents and officials begin to clear debris and repair essential services.