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Trump Declares Emergency as Super Typhoon Hits Northern Mariana Islands

4/15/2026

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Emergency disaster declarations were approved by U.S. President Donald Trump, with FEMA coordinating support after Super Typhoon Sinlaku battered the Northern Mariana Islands, including Tinian and Saipan, with winds up to 150 mph and heavy rains.
The storm slowed as it approached the islands.
Local officials noted resilience and recalled Typhoon Yutu's 2018 recovery.
The storm's frequency raises concerns about climate change impacts on nearly 50,000 residents.

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Emergency disaster declarations were approved by U.S. President Donald Trump, with FEMA coordinating support after Super Typhoon Sinlaku battered the Northern Mariana Islands, including Tinian and Saipan, with winds up to 150 mph and heavy rains.
The storm slowed as it approached the islands.
Local officials noted resilience and recalled Typhoon Yutu's 2018 recovery.
The storm's frequency raises concerns about climate change impacts on nearly 50,000 residents.