Category 4 Hurricane Simon nears Mexico’s Pacific coast
Hurricane Simon intensified into a powerful Category 4 storm on Saturday, threatening Mexico’s Pacific coast with destructive winds, dangerous storm surges and potentially deadly flooding as authorities accelerated evacuations and emergency preparations. The US National Hurricane Center said Simon had sustained winds reaching 155mph (250km/h) by Saturday evening. Its centre was approximately 65…
Category 4 Hurricane Simon is approaching Mexico’s Pacific coast, posing a significant threat with its powerful winds, storm surges, and potential for deadly flooding. The storm is expected to bring destructive winds up to 155mph (250km/h) and rainfall ranging from 10 to 20 inches, with isolated amounts possibly reaching 30 inches in certain areas.
Authorities are urging residents to complete their preparations, as evacuation and emergency measures are being accelerated. The hurricane is moving northward at a pace of around 5mph and is projected to make landfall on Sunday, potentially causing catastrophic damage to communities along the coast.
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- Hurricane Simon strengthens to Category 4 near Mexico dailytimes.com.pk
