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Overview Typhoon Sinlaku - April 9-12, 2026
● Sinlaku stalled to the north of the Chuuk lagoon for 3 days, exacerbating the impact of the event. The system brought destructive winds, heavy rainfall, storm surges, and saltwater intrusion.
● Impacts were significant, crops and infrastructure were destroyed.
● Prolonged service disruptions occurred.
● Chuuk State and two municipalities in Yap were affected by the typhoon.
Timeline of activations
● 10 April - Activation of Chuuk State EOC
● 11 April - Activation of FSM National EOC
● 12 April - Governor declared a state of emergency
● 13 April - National emergency declaration from the President of the Federated States of Micronesia
● 14 April - Activation of Initial Damage Assessment (IDA)