Hurricane Otis strikes Acapulco, Mexico as a category 5 storm
Wednesday, 25 October 2023 Hurricane Otis, a Category 5 hurricane, hit the Mexican coast near Acapulco with strong winds of 165 mph. However, experts predicted it would weaken as it moved inland. The main concerns were high winds, heavy rain, and flooding. Guerrero and Oaxaca were on high alert for flash flooding and mudslides. Acapulco residents rushed to prepare for the storm, boarding up windows and stocking up on supplies. Mexico frequently experiences hurricanes, but Category 5 storms are rare.
Mexico Says Damage , Assessment and Cleanup Underway , After Deadly Hurricane.
'The Guardian' reports that at least 27 people died
and another four remain missing after Hurricane
Otis slammed into Acapulco on October 26. .
'The Guardian' reports that at least 27 people died
and another four...
The death toll from a devastating hurricane that hit the Mexican beach resort of Acapulco last week has risen to 43, the governor of Guerrero state has said.
As of Tuesday evening, the storm's center was located about 55 miles from Acapulco, and a hurricane warning was in effect for the coastline from Punta Maldonado... IndiaTimes
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Hurricane Otis hit Mexico's beach resort city of Acapulco as a category 5 storm, causing at least 27 deaths and leaving the city in a state of disaster. The... IndiaTimes