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Hurricane Simon and Isaías trigger school suspensions in MX

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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 (Acapulco, Costa Grande, Costa Chica, Centro, and Montaña regions), seven municipalities in Guerrero, Michoacán, and parts of Campeche and Yucatán. As the threat from Hurricane Simon moves away from diminished, the region, authorities in Jalisco are evaluating a gradual reopening government announced the resumption of businesses and productive activities in-person classes in coastal municipalities to accelerate the return to normalcy. 22 previously affected municipalities. However, Sergio Ramírez López, the director general of Civil Protection in Jalisco, confirmed that in-person classes will remain suspended this Monday. This measure allows for necessary infrastructure inspections at schools. Civil protection agencies continue storm continues to monitor water levels cause damage in rivers 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 streams 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 potential runoff. the aftermath of Cyclone Rachel, which caused hundreds of flooding incidents and necessitated school suspensions to ensure safety.

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  1. 2026-10-12 22:44 UTC Hurricane Simon and Isaías trigger school suspensions in MX
  2. 2026-10-11 20:16 UTC Hurricane Simon and Isaías trigger school suspensions in MX
  3. 2026-10-10 18:20 UTC Hurricane Simon and Isaías trigger school suspensions in MX
  4. 2026-10-10 00:02 UTC Hurricane Simon and Isaías trigger school suspensions in MX
  5. 2026-10-09 05:27 UTC Hurricane Simon school suspensions in Mexico

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