# Hurricane Simon and Isaías trigger school suspensions in MX

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/hurricane-simon-school-suspensions-in-mexico
> Updated: 2026-10-11T17:58:49.000Z. Sources: 29. Developments: 3.

Authorities in Mexico have expanded school suspensions across several states in response to the combined threats of Hurricane Simon and Tropical Storm Isaías. These weather systems have introduced risks of heavy rainfall, strong winds, and flooding across coastal and mountainous regions.

In Jalisco, Governor Pablo Lemus and the University of Guadalajara (UdeG) suspended activities in 22 municipalities, including Puerto Vallarta, from October 9 through October 12. In Puebla, the Secretaría de Educación Pública (SEP) suspended in-person classes in 173 municipalities—including the Sierra Norte, Sierra Nororiental, Sierra Negra, Valle de Serdán, and Mixteca regions—transitioning students to remote learning. New suspensions were also reported in Guerrero, Michoacán, and parts of Campeche and Yucatán.

As the threat from Hurricane Simon diminished, the Jalisco government announced the resumption of in-person classes in the 22 previously affected municipalities. However, the storm continues to cause damage in other areas; in San Pancho, waves from Hurricane Simon have further damaged the Punta Paraíso condominium towers. These structures were already fractured following Cyclone Rachel and face pending demolition by PROFEPA due to the illegal occupation of federal maritime zones.

In Baja California, authorities have deployed over 12,000 personnel to manage the aftermath of Cyclone Rachel, which caused hundreds of flooding incidents and necessitated school suspensions to ensure safety.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-11: Weather alerts and school suspensions impact Chile and Mexico

Severe weather, including thunderstorms and alluvial flows, has triggered school suspensions in Chile, while Jalisco, Mexico, resumes classes following Hurricane Simon. Mining units in Chile are also under new'

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jalisco-evaluates-gradual-business-reopening-after-hurricane-simn

### 2026-10-08: Mexico suspends school classes across multiple states due to tropical cyclones

Mexican states including Jalisco, Guerrero, Puebla, and Michoacán have suspended in-person classes due to heavy rain and flooding risks from tropical cyclones Simon and Isaias.

19 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mexico-suspends-school-classes-in-jalisco-and-puebla-due-to-hurricane-simon

### 2026-09-27: Jalisco resumes school activities in 33 municipalities after Hurricane Polo

Schools in 33 Jalisco municipalities, including Puerto Vallarta, are resuming in-person classes following preventive suspensions due to Hurricane Polo.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jalisco-schools-resume-in-person-classes-after-hurricane-polo

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