Mexican president urges residents to shelter as Hurricane Simon approaches
Summary
Hurricane Simon, a strong Category 4 storm, is near Mexico’s Pacific coast with winds of about 240 km/h (150 mph). Mexican officials, including President Claudia Sheinbaum, have urged people in coastal areas of Jalisco, Colima, Nayarit, and Michoacan to stay indoors and prepare for heavy rain, strong winds, and possible mudslides.Key Facts
- Hurricane Simon has winds reaching up to 240 km/h (150 mph) and is near Jalisco state in Mexico.
- The hurricane is a Category 4 storm, which means it is very powerful on a scale from 1 to 5.
- Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum asked people in coastal areas to remain sheltered until it is safe.
- Heavy rain is expected, with some places possibly getting up to 76 cm (30 inches) of rain.
- Authorities have placed many towns in Jalisco and Colima under the highest alert for cyclones.
- Schools have been closed, and evacuations are ongoing in the affected areas.
- Coastal waves could be as high as 8 meters (26 feet), creating dangerous marine conditions.
- Businesses in tourist spots like Puerto Vallarta have boarded up and used sandbags to prepare for the storm.
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