
AI-generated summary
Cyclones Simon and Rachel affected the Pacific coasts of Mexico, causing significant impacts in several states, with particular focus on Baja California and Guerrero due to their population densities and infrastructure vulnerabilities.
The passage of Cyclones Simon and Rachel over the Mexican Pacific coast caused two deaths, extensive damage and 10 people missing. In Baja California, the impact of Storm Rachel was concentrated in Ensenada and San Felipe. "Unfortunately there are 10 people who have not been located and a minor was found lifeless," said governor Marina del Pilar Ávila.
In the state of Guerrero, Hurricane Simon caused the death of a 71-year-old elderly man in Chilpancingo, also causing disruption in Acapulco and Colima, where 71 homes and 35 businesses were damaged. The cyclone has dropped to category two with maximum winds of 175 kilometers per hour and is heading towards the state of Sinaloa. The impact on land is expected to occur between Wednesday and Thursday in Mazatlán.
President Claudia Sheinbaum guaranteed the activation of emergency plans in seven states to facilitate supplies and access to isolated areas. The leader urged citizens to keep themselves informed through official channels, asking them to categorically avoid going close to the sea.
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Cyclone Simon's impact on land will occur between Wednesday and Thursday in Mazatlán.
Very likely · Within days
Emergency plans will be activated in seven states to aid supplies and access to isolated areas.
Very likely · Within days

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