Hurricane Simon and Tropical Storm Rachel kill five people on Mexico’s Pacific coast
At least five people have died after Hurricane Simon and Tropical Storm Rachel struck Mexico's Pacific coast.
Deaths in Guerrero and Baja California
Hurricane Simon caused a wall to collapse in Chilpancingo, killing a 71-year-old man in the state of Guerrero. Tropical Storm Rachel is blamed for the deaths of four members of one family found on the outskirts of Ensenada in Baja California.
Missing persons and rescue efforts
Five more people remain missing while security forces used helicopters to rescue 32 individuals from affected areas. Officials are currently helping more than 50 people who have taken shelter temporarily.
Ongoing weather threats and warnings
Authorities warned that waves of up to five metres high were still expected in some coastal areas. The National Hurricane Center stated that heavy rainfall might still produce life-threatening flooding and mudslides over the next few days.
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The Guardian
Hurricane Simon and Tropical Storm Rachel kill five people on Mexico’s Pacific coast
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Phys.org
5 dead as Hurricane Simon, Rachel pummel Mexico's Pacific coast
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