Army rescues 32 in Ensenada as floods and landslides endanger lives on Mexico’s Pacific coast
Tropical Storm Rachel, now wreaking havoc in southern California and places as far inland as Las Vegas, claimed the lives of four people in northern Mexico, while the impacts of Hurricane Simon killed one person in Guerrero. The post Army rescues 32 in Ensenada as floods and landslides endanger lives on Mexico’s Pacific coast appeared first on Mexico News Daily
Hurricanes Rachel and Simon are wreaking havoc along Mexico's Pacific coast, resulting in at least five deaths. In response, the Defense Ministry (Sedena) has activated Plan DN-III-E, deploying thousands of personnel to protect and aid civilians. Across Baja California, some 14,000 federal and state agents are on alert.
In Ensenada, Tropical Storm Rachel caused a mudslide that cut off a pathway for 32 people stranded outside the city. The Mexican Army, Air Force, and National Guard launched an air search and rescue operation, employing a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter to rescue 22 foreign nationals, 10 Mexicans, and three dogs. These evacuees were members of the Genesis religious community, providing orphan care, camps, and community outreach programs.
Despite the evacuations, at least five people remain missing in Ensenada due to the storm's impact. Meanwhile, Hurricane Simon, now a Category 1 hurricane, has claimed a life in Guerrero and caused damage across coastal towns in Mexico. As Simon continues to move south, it is expected to drop between 127 to 255 millimeters of rain, with up to 380 mm (15 inches) in Sinaloa by Thursday, leading to further flooding and landslides in states like Michoacán and Colima.
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