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Hurricane John Hits Mexico, 3 Dead; Travel Advisory Issued Amid Flooding, Landslides & Heavy Rains

The deadly Hurricane John hit Mexico on Monday evening and has since claimed three lives and triggered severe flooding and landslides.

by Tashika Tyagi
Hurricane John Hits Mexico, 3 Dead; Travel Advisory Issued Amid Flooding, Landslides & Heavy Rains

Hurricane John slammed Mexico’s southern Pacific coast on Monday night as a category 3 storm. By Tuesday evening, the strong winds and heavy downpours caused life-threatening flooding and landslides in several areas. So far, Hurricane John has claimed 3 lives in the country. Seeing the storm’s severity, a travel advisory has been issued for tourists in Mexico. Read on to know more about it.

Hurricane John Hits Mexico; 3 Reported Dead So Far

With mudslides, roofs blown away, uprooted trees, and ripped-off electrical posts, Hurricane John made landfall in Mexico on Monday. The storm rapidly intensified before the landfall and hit the coast with the maximum sustained winds of 193 kmh! As per a CNN report, the hurricane first hit the south-southwest of Marquelia in Guerrero.

As per the latest report, while the hurricane has weakened to a tropical storm, it is still deadly. From the southern coast, it moved to Acapulco in Oaxaca state on Tuesday evening and triggered a severe flood-like situation. As per the National Hurricane Center, Hurricane John’s movement and interaction with mountains contributed to catastrophic rainfall along the coast and inland.

So far, 3 people have been reported dead in hurricane-related incidents in Guerrero. As per reports, two deaths were reported in Tlacoachistlahuaca and a third in Malinaltepec.

There has also been severe infrastructural damage that left seven affected municipalities in Mexico without electricity for several hours. Thankfully, the authorities were able to restore power by Tuesday afternoon.

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Travel Advisory Issued For Tourists

As per a Hindustan Times report, Mexican authorities have ordered the suspension of all work along the beach areas in the Southern side of the country. Tourists in popular places like Puerto Escondido and Acapulco have been asked to stay indoors and avoid any outdoor activities until further notice.

Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador took to X (formerly Twitter) to ask people to “seek higher ground and protect themselves” as much as possible. He also reminded them “that life is the most important thing; material things can be replaced.”

Videos and pictures surfacing online show how the torrential rains in the last few days have left many roads in the country in a precarious position, thus affecting commutes.

Also Read: This Wine Bar In Mexico Resembling A Wine Drop Features 60+ Baja Wines, Farm-To-Table Fare, & More

We pray for the safety of the people in Mexico and hope that normalcy is restored in the country soon.

Cover Image Courtesy: X/@Earth42morrow & X/@Jonatan93294410

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First Published: September 25, 2024 11:10 AM