Hurricane Polo brings heavy rain and waves to Mexico coast
Hurricane Polo churned off the coast of Mexico on Thursday, triggering flooding and landslides in Guerrero state.
Waves damage coastal homes
Strong swells overpowered sandbags protecting seaside properties in Lazaro Cardenas. Cracks appeared on building facades as the storm hit with Category 5 strength. One swimming pool was destroyed while flooding reached kitchen areas at another hotel.
Troops guard the beach
Mexican authorities deployed 1,700 troops to Michoacan state where the city is located. Armed soldiers guarded the shoreline while residents faced torrential rain and high winds. Forecasters warned of waves reaching up to eight meters along parts of the Pacific coast.
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- France 24
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