Hurricane Simon's rains kill six in Mexico as storm drifts offshore
Heavy rain and flooding from Simon and a weakened Rachel have hit western Mexico, prompting helicopter rescues, with officials warning Los Cabos and southern Baja California could face watches or warnings within two days.
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What happened
Hurricane Simon and the remnants of Tropical Storm Rachel have triggered flooding, landslides and damage in Pacific coastal towns and resorts in western Mexico, where security forces have used helicopters to rescue dozens of people. Simon has since weakened to Category 2 strength and is stalling offshore, with its path uncertain.
Why it matters
The storms have caused damage to infrastructure and flash flooding in a region where heavy rain could continue. Officials say Los Cabos and southern Baja California could face watches or warnings in the next day or two.
Timeline
- Oct 12, 7:09 PM ET: Two deaths were reported as Hurricane Simon and Tropical Storm Rachel battered Mexico's coast.
- Oct 13, 12:29 AM ET: The death toll reached five as security forces used helicopters to rescue dozens of people from flooding.
- Oct 13, 3:17 PM ET: The death toll rose to six after heavy rains triggered flooding and landslides along Mexico's Pacific coast.
- Oct 14, 1:37 PM ET: Hurricane Simon altered course, and officials warned that watches or warnings may be required for Baja California Sur.
Coverage
- Death toll rises to 6 as Hurricane Simon and Rachel remnants unleash floods in Mexico (The Hill)
- Hurricane Simon causes 5 deaths in Mexico as Southwestern US flood risks begin to ease (with video) (plataformamedia.com)
- Hurricane Simon still hitting western Mexico after tropical systems kill 5 (CBS News)
- Storms cause 5 deaths in Mexico as flood risk eases in southwestern US (katu.com)
- Hurricane Simon and Tropical Storm Rachel kill five people on Mexico’s Pacific coast (The Guardian)
- Two deaths reported as Hurricane Simon, storm Rachel batter Mexico’s coast (Al Jazeera)
- 2 dead, 10 missing as hurricane and tropical storm hit Mexico (South China Morning Post)
- Rachel's remnants to flood SW while Simon targets Mexico (weather.com)
- Record Pacific hurricane season continues as Simon alters course
- Hurricane Simon's floods in Mexico leave six dead
- Hurricane Simon's rains leave six dead along Mexico's Pacific coast
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