The death toll from Hurricane Simon in Mexico rises to 5
Quick Look
- The death toll from hurricanes Rachel and Simon in Mexico has risen to five.
- Missing people and significant damage were reported in the states of Baja California and Guerrero, with alerts extended to Sinaloa and Colima.
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Why It Matters
Hurricanes Rachel and Simon hit Mexico's Pacific coast, causing flooding and structural damage.
The still provisional death toll caused by the passage of hurricanes Rachel and Simon in the states of Baja California and Guerrero, on the Pacific coast of Mexico, has risen to five.
The public safety director of the municipality of Ensenada, one of the most affected by the disaster, reported that the bodies of a four-year-old boy and two women aged between 30 and 35 were found in the last few hours while an unknown number of people are still missing.
Hurricane Simon has meanwhile dropped to force 1 but the strong winds and rainfall associated with its passage now also keep the states of Sinaloa and Colima on alert where evacuations have been ordered in several municipalities and the suspension of school lessons.
President Claudia Sheinbaum guaranteed the activation of emergency plans in seven states to facilitate supplies and access to isolated areas.
Open Questions
- Exactly how many people are missing?
- What is the extent of damage to infrastructure?
