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Hurricane Simon Threatens Mexico's Pacific Coast
12 Oct
Summary
- Category 4 Hurricane Simon poses a threat to Mexico's Pacific Coast.
- Puerto Vallarta airport suspended operations due to the storm.
- Mexico's Navy deployed over 4,600 personnel for storm response.
Category 4 Hurricane Simon is currently posing a significant threat to coastal communities and popular tourist destinations along Mexico's Pacific Coast. Authorities have urged residents, including those in Puerto Vallarta and along the coast of Jalisco state, to take shelter.
The storm's path has been difficult to predict, initially expected to make landfall on Sunday but now projected to remain offshore through Monday. Maximum winds are recorded at 140 mph, and the hurricane is situated approximately 85 miles west-northwest of Manzanillo.
Mexico's Civil Protection Agency warns of strong winds, high waves, and storm surge, particularly affecting Jalisco's northern coast. President Claudia Sheinbaum has advised residents of Jalisco, Colima, Michoacán, and Nayarit to remain sheltered due to the risk of exceptional rainfall and intense winds.
As a precautionary measure, nonessential activities have been suspended, and evacuations are ongoing. Mexico's Navy has deployed over 4,600 personnel, along with equipment, to aid in the storm response. Heavy rains have already caused damage, with power restoration efforts underway in areas like Acapulco and flooding reported in Manzanillo.
