Hurricane Erick makes landfall in Mexico
The storm made landfall in the southwestern state of Oaxaca on Thursday with wind speeds reaching about 127 mph, according to the U.S. National Hurricane Center in Miami.
The storm brought heavy rain and strong winds, causing at least nine landslides on country roads, said the coordinator of Mexico's National Civil Protection Agency, Laura Velázquez.
Erick also reportedly caused trees and power poles to topple. There were power outages and flooding, including in a hospital.
According to preliminary official reports, there have been no fatalities so far in the affected states of Guerrero and Oaxaca.
Shortly before making landfall, Erick weakened from the second-highest hurricane Category 4 to Category 3. The NHC had previously stated that it was an "extremely dangerous" storm.
President Claudia Sheinbaum urged continued caution in her daily press conference. Although the storm is expected to weaken further over land, she said the danger, especially from heavy rain, is not over.
Authorities warned of devastating wind damage and life-threatening flooding. A high danger level is in effect for the coastal section between the resorts of Acapulco and Puerto Ángel.
Erick is the second hurricane of this year's Pacific season, following Barbara.
The hurricane season begins in the Pacific on May 15 and in the Atlantic on June 1. It officially lasts in both regions until Nov. 30.
In October 2023, Otis, a category 5 storm, killed at least 52 people in Acapulco and caused significant damage.
According to experts, increasing global warming raises the likelihood of severe storms.
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