Guam braces itself for ‘direct hit’ from Typhoon Mawar

Residents prepare for Typhoon Mawar’s approach in Tamuning, Guam (Rick Cruz/The Pacific Daily/AP)

Guam is preparing itself to take a “direct hit” from Typhoon Mawar as it strengthens on a path across the Pacific.

Lou Leon Guerrero, governor of the US territory, has warned people to stay at home after the weather service warned the typhoon is likely to hit the southern part of the island around midday on Wednesday, local time.