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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
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Mar-Vic Cagurangan in Guam

‘Perfect storm of chaos’: A week after Typhoon Mawar, most of Guam still without basic services

An overturned truck in Guam, after Typhoon Mawar passed over the island.
An overturned truck in Guam, after Typhoon Mawar passed over the island. One week on and most of the island is still without power and water Photograph: Chris Leavitt/AP

One week after typhoon Mawar ripped through the US territory of Guam, most parts of the island were still without power, water, and internet, with residents frustrated by the government’s slow response to the crisis.

By Wednesday, power had been restored to just 28% of customers, according to officials. The Guam Power Authority said it had deployed crews working on a 24-hour shift to clear lines and repair the typhoon-damaged feeders and circuits.

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