Typhoon Lupit hit the islands
of Yap state from 23-25 November, 2003. The typhoon track is shown
by the dotted line. Ulithi Atoll sustained significant damage
to its water supply and food crops as a direct result of the typhoon.
Potable water was widely contaminated with salt brought by storm
surge during the typhoon. Strong winds and storm surge affected
the production of crops such as taro, breadfruit, bananas, coconuts
and other tuberous crops, on which the islanders depend as a major
source of food.
