Hurricane Simon and Tropical Storm Rachel kill five people on Mexico’s Pacific coast
- At least five people have died after Hurricane Simon and Tropical Storm Rachel pummelled Mexico’s Pacific coast, causing flooding that downed trees and electricity poles, blocked roads and inundated homes.
- Simon claimed the life of a 71-year-old man who died when a wall collapsed in Chilpancingo in the southern state of Guerrero, governor Evelyn Salgado said at a press conference.
- The storm also damaged infrastructure and homes in the state’s coastal towns, including the major seaport of Acapulco, she said.
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- At least five people have died after Hurricane Simon and Tropical Storm Rachel pummelled Mexico’s Pacific coast, causing flooding that downed trees and electricity poles, blocked roads and inundated homes.
- Simon claimed the life of a 71-year-old man who died when a wall collapsed in Chilpancingo in the southern state of Guerrero, governor Evelyn Salgado said at a press conference.
- The storm also damaged infrastructure and homes in the state’s coastal towns, including the major seaport of Acapulco, she said.
Sources: Guardian