Hurricane Polo strengthens to Category 4 off Mexico
Forecasts currently rule out the hurricane making landfall, but predict heavy rain, flooding, landslides, strong winds and high waves in coastal states.
Hurricane Polo has intensified to Category 4 status off Mexico's Pacific coast, according to the US National Hurricane Center. The forecast predicts heavy rains and potential flooding, landslides, strong winds, and high waves in coastal states. Though it is not expected to make landfall at the moment, the hurricane could still pose a catastrophic threat as a Category 5 hurricane.
Mexico's meteorological service has issued alerts for several states along the Pacific coast, including Guerrero, where the popular beach resort of Acapulco is located. Public safety messages have been broadcasted by police officers on the beach, urging people to take preventive measures. Acapulco was severely affected by Hurricane Otis in 2023, leaving residents cautious.
Mexico experiences cyclones annually, both on the Pacific and Atlantic coasts, typically between May and November.
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