22 people have been killed in severe flooding and landslides caused by Hurricane John in Mexico. The news of the deceased has been confirmed by local authorities
Mexico’s Guerrero state, one of the country’s most economically vulnerable regions, was hit the hardest by the cyclone. At least 18 people died as a result of the landslides, local media reported.
Three more deaths were reported in the southern region of Oaxaca. Another child died in a river in Michoacán state.
Cyclone John strengthened as it approached Guerrero state on Monday It then brought heavy rains, floods and landslides to other parts of the country throughout the week
The storm has subsided since Friday, but damage management is underway
Rescue operations are underway with the help of boats, jet skis and helicopters. Local airport services have also resumed since last Saturday morning.
The people of this region are going through the experience of a terrible cyclone again before a year has passed Locals from flood-hit neighborhoods are demanding shelter with children in small canoes and rafts.
In October 2023, Hurricane Otis ravaged the Acapulco region, killing more than 50 people and causing billions of dollars in damage.
Local resident Jasmine Barrera told UNO TV, “The water has receded so much we haven’t seen the sun since Monday.” This time the damage is more
While some light rain fell in Guerrero and Oaxaca on Saturday, water is receding in the Acapulco region, authorities said.
In a tweet by President Andrés Manuel López Obrador on social media X, shelter camps and makeshift kitchens have been opened. Food is being distributed from there. Fortunately the water level is receding and aid is being sent to the victims.-Deutsche Welle