Satellite image of Super Typhoon Champi with intense swirling clouds

Super Typhoon Champi reaches 296 km/h, strongest storm on Earth in 2026

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Super Typhoon Champi has become the most powerful storm on Earth in 2026, with peak wind speeds reaching 296 km/h. This wind speed classifies it as a Category 5 storm, marking it as the top storm of the year so far.

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