Mexican president urges residents to shelter as Hurricane Simon approaches
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has urged residents in coastal states to shelter as Category 4 Hurricane Simon approaches the Pacific coast. The storm is expected to bring torrential rain and high winds, with significant risks of flooding and mudslides.
Why it matters
Major weather events in densely populated coastal regions require urgent government intervention and public adherence to safety protocols to prevent loss of life.
The Mexican community of Cabo Corrientes faces the risk of a direct hit as the Category 4 storm churns off Jalisco.
x whatsapp-stroke copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info People wade and paddle through a flooded street in Manzanillo, Mexico, on October 11, 2026 [Daniel Becerril/Reuters] By Reuters and The Associated Press Published On 11 Oct 2026 11 Oct 2026 Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has urged residents along the Pacific Ocean to stay indoors as Hurricane Simon’s powerful winds and heavy rains pound coastal communities.
As of Sunday, the hurricane’s eye was moving offshore of Mexico’s Jalisco state, with winds of at least 240km/h (150mph).
Torrential rain has already battered residents living between the Sierra Madre mountain range and the ocean. Communities in hilly and mountainous areas have been warned to brace for mudslides.
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