Hurricane Simon and Tropical Storm Rachel kill five people on Mexico’s Pacific coast
Summary
Hurricane Simon and Tropical Storm Rachel hit Mexico’s Pacific coast, causing flooding, damage, and the deaths of five people. Rescue efforts are ongoing as heavy rain and dangerous waves continue to threaten the region.Key Facts
- Five people died due to flooding and storm damage caused by Hurricane Simon and Tropical Storm Rachel.
- A 71-year-old man died when a wall collapsed in Chilpancingo, Guerrero state.
- Four members of one family, including two children, died near Ensenada in Baja California due to Tropical Storm Rachel.
- Five people are still missing, and 32 people have been rescued by helicopters.
- More than 50 people are staying in temporary shelters after the storms.
- Hurricane Simon weakened to category two and did not make landfall but is still causing heavy rain and flooding risks.
- Waves up to five meters high are expected to continue in some coastal areas.
- The current El Niño weather pattern is making hurricanes stronger, and scientists link this to human-caused global heating.
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