Big Storm Hits Guam and Northern Mariana Islands

Apr 15, 2026, 14:52

Introduction

A big storm called Super Typhoon Sinlaku hit Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands. It broke many buildings and stopped the electricity.

Main Body

The storm started on Tuesday night. It had very strong winds and a lot of rain. The wind was 150 mph. This is very fast. Saipan is a big island. The storm hit Saipan very hard. Many roads were closed. There was no electricity. The wind pushed cars over. It broke poles and took roofs off houses. Guam also had strong winds. There was a lot of water on the ground. Many trees fell down. Jaden Sanchez said that no people died. The Red Cross is helping. More than 1,000 people are staying in safe houses.

Conclusion

The storm is moving away now. Many people still stay in safe houses. The islands are fixing the damage.

Vocabulary Learning

broke

To separate into pieces by force打破 / 弄壞

Example:The storm broke many windows in the house.

damage

The harm or bad change caused by the storm損壞 / 傷害

Example:The islands are fixing the damage from the wind.

electricity

The power that makes lights and machines work電 / 電力

Example:The city has no electricity, so it is dark.

helping

To do something to make things easier for someone幫助

Example:The Red Cross is helping the people after the storm.

strong

Powerful or forceful強而有力的

Example:The wind was very strong and pushed the trees.