AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoTyphoon Choi-wan Update: CNMI officials say Governor David Apatang canceled Tropical Storm Condition I for Saipan and Tinian effective 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3—but it’s not an all-clear. A strong monsoon surge will keep gusty winds and hazardous seas and surf through the weekend and likely into early next week, with gusts up to 50 mph in heavy showers. Flood Risk: A Flood Watch remains in effect for Saipan and Tinian through late Sunday night as heavy rain from Choi-wan and a trailing monsoon band could bring 5 to 8 inches, with flash flooding possible. Northern Islands: Typhoon Condition I stays for Pagan, Alamagan, and Agrihan. Local Impacts: Choi-wan disrupted daily life with closures and outages, including NMC campus closures and canceled SAT testing on Oct. 3. Utility Costs: Commonwealth Utilities Corporation filed a three-year rate hike proposal plus a typhoon recovery surcharge; CPUC hearings are set for Oct. 19-21. Drug Settlement: The Northern Mariana Islands is listed among states seeking court approval of a $400 million multistate settlement over alleged generic drug price manipulation by Sandoz and Fougera.
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