The Northern Marianas and Guam have been battening down for the arrival of Typhoon Mangkhut.
It was expected to pass between the island of Rota and Guam as a category three storm on Monday afternoon.
Our correspondent on Saipan Mark Rabago says everyone has learnt the lessons from Typhoon Soudelor which caused severe damage three years ago.
Typhoon shelters in the Northern Marianas are filling up as people prepare for Typhoon Mangkhut. Photo: RNZ Pacific/ Mark Rabago
