Typhoon Sinlaku Damages US Islands

The storm made landfall on Tuesday night, with authorities just beginning to assess the full extent of the destruction as weather conditions slowly improve.

While there have been no early reports of fatalities, the damage to the power grid and communication lines is said to be extensive.

Video from Saipan shows flooded roads and battered trees, highlighting the intensity of the typhoon's impact on the Northern Mariana Islands.

Recovery efforts are expected to take weeks, with the US government preparing to deploy emergency aid to the territory.