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Hurricane Simon threatens Mexico's Pacific coast as Category 4 storm

Hurricane Simon, a powerful Category 4 storm, is tracking along Mexico's Pacific coast, threatening the states of Jalisco, Colima, Nayarit, and Michoacán. While recent updates indicate the storm may remain offshore rather than making a direct landfall, its proximity to the coast continues to pose significant risks of catastrophic wind, storm surges, and torrential rainfall.

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has urged residents in the affected coastal municipalities to remain sheltered and avoid non-essential travel. The National Civil Protection Coordination (CNPC) has activated red alerts in several regions, warning of potential mudslides, flooding, and destructive waves. In response to the imminent threat, the Mexican government has deployed approximately 22,000 personnel, along with heavy machinery and aircraft, to assist with prevention and emergency response.

Local impacts are already being felt, including flooding in Punta Pérula, Jalisco, and the suspension of flight operations at Manzanillo International Airport. Authorities have also suspended classes in 22 coastal municipalities in Jalisco. Forecasters warn that rainfall could exceed 250 mm in some areas, potentially leading to life-threatening flash floods and landslides in mountainous terrain.

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Acapulco · Claudia Sheinbaum · Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo · Colima · Comisión Federal de Electricidad · Comisión Nacional del Agua · Coordinación Nacional de Protección Civil · Evelyn Salgado · Evelyn Salgado Pineda · Federal Electricity Commission · Florida · Gualeguay

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🌀 Isaias' impact [roughdraftatlanta.com]
Esperan a Simón en categoría 4 [massinformacion.com.mx]