Hurricane Simon hitting western Mexico after tropical systems kill 5
Summary
Hurricane Simon, a Category 1 storm with strong winds and heavy rain, is moving slowly along the west-central coast of Mexico. The storm and earlier tropical systems caused flooding, damage, and five deaths in Mexico, while emergency teams continue rescues and recovery efforts.Key Facts
- Hurricane Simon has winds of 90 mph and is moving northwest near the west-central coast of Mexico.
- The hurricane’s outer bands are causing wind and rain in communities near Puerto Vallarta and other coastal areas.
- Tropical Storm Rachel, which affected Mexico and parts of the U.S., caused flooding in Las Vegas and four deaths in Baja California.
- Floodwaters in Ensenada swept away vehicles and damaged homes, leading to evacuations and rescues by the Mexican military.
- At least five people have died from the storms in Mexico, including a 13-year-old girl and a 4-year-old boy.
- Around 14,000 federal and state workers have been deployed in Baja California to help with emergency responses.
- Areas in Guerrero state, including Acapulco, experienced downed trees, power outages, and flooding, with one death reported from a collapsed wall.
- Puerto Vallarta’s airport temporarily closed but reopened as the rain decreased.
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