Hurricane Simon hits Mexico after storms kill 6
Summary
Hurricane Simon hit Mexico's Pacific coast as a Category 1 storm, causing heavy rain, flooding, and landslides that killed six people. The storm affected several states, with rescue efforts ongoing and flood warnings extended to parts of the southern United States.Key Facts
- Hurricane Simon had sustained winds of 90 mph and was a Category 1 storm off Mexico’s Pacific coast.
- Heavy rains from Simon and the remnants of Tropical Storm Rachel caused flooding and landslides, leading to six deaths in Mexico.
- The states most affected include Baja California, Nayarit, Sinaloa, Guerrero, and parts of the Sierra Madre region.
- In Baja California, floodwaters swept away vehicles and homes, and at least four people died due to damages from Tropical Storm Rachel’s impact.
- Mexican military helicopters rescued 32 people, including 22 foreigners, from a ranch in Ensenada.
- Flooding and landslides cut off several communities, complicating rescue and recovery efforts.
- Up to 3 inches of rain were expected in some Mexican states with additional rainfall forecast for parts of Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Kansas, and Missouri in the U.S.
- Authorities deployed about 14,000 federal and state personnel to assist affected residents in Baja California.
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