The small island of Rota was the worst affected after a direct hit from Super Typhoon Bavi with winds up to 180 miles (290 kilometers) per hour on Monday, bringing down trees and power lines and knocking out water supplies.

Rota's Mayor Aubry Hocog said she had been told that two people sustained non-fatal injuries but that "there were no deaths confirmed."

Hocog said that over "50% of our island has undergone damages, and it could be more," adding that it could take "two to three months" to fully restore power supply.

"There is still a very long line of our people lining up to get water. (Utilities company) CUC is rationing the water up to 25 gallons (95 liters) per household just so we can be sure to have enough for everybody," she added.

Rota resident Masum Dhali, 24, said that "many homes have suffered severe damage, with countless roofs completely torn off."