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Hurricane Polo reaches Category 5 status off Mexico's Pacific coast FAST-MOVING

Hurricane Polo has rapidly intensified into a powerful Category 5 storm in the eastern Pacific Ocean. The system is characterized by sustained winds of approximately 285-290 km/h and has undergone explosive intensification, tripling its wind speeds in less than 24 hours. Meteorologists note that the storm is being fueled by warm ocean waters associated with the El Niño phenomenon.

While the center of the hurricane is forecast to remain offshore and not make direct landfall in Mexico, its broad circulation poses significant risks to the southwestern coast. Expected impacts include heavy rainfall, potentially leading to flash floods and landslides in the states of Guerrero, Michoacán, Colima, Oaxaca, and Jalisco. High surf and dangerous ocean currents are also anticipated.

In response, Mexican authorities have implemented several preventive measures. The Secretariat of the Navy (SEMAR) has ordered the closure of various ports, including Acapulco and Zihuatanejo, and has activated the Plan Marina. In Jalisco, school activities have been suspended in several municipalities. Additionally, the Secretariat of National Defense (Sedena) has prepared emergency response forces to assist affected populations if necessary.

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Claudia Sheinbaum · Conagua · Guerrero · Hurricane Polo · Mexico · National Hurricane Center · National Meteorological Service · Secretaría de la Defensa Nacional · Secretaría de la Marina · Zihuatanejo

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