At least two people have died in Mexico after Hurricane Simon and former tropical storm Rachel brought torrential rain and flooding to Pacific coast communities. Simon may make landfall on Thursday or Friday as warnings remain in place.
01Summary
- 01Guerrero Governor Evelyn Salgado said a 71-year-old man died when a retaining wall collapsed during Hurricane Simon.
- 02The man was identified by his family as Albino Moreno Jimenez and was feeding his animals near Chilpancingo, according to IRZA.
- 03Baja California Governor Marina del Pilar said a young girl died from the effects of former tropical storm Rachel.
- 04At least 10 more people are missing in Baja California, including eight in Ensenada and two in San Felipe.
- 05Hurricane Simon weakened from a Category 4 storm to a Category 2 by late Monday morning, with winds of about 155km/h.
02Why it matters
The storms have already caused deaths, missing people and flooding in western Mexico, with more damage possible if Simon makes landfall. The wider season has also set records, showing how severe Pacific storm activity has become this year.
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