Chiapas, Oaxaca and Guerrero brace for impact as ‘life-threatening’ category 2 storm to make landfall Tuesday
A lifeguard walks along a beach ahead of the arrival of Storm John, in Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca state, Mexico, on Monday.A lifeguard walks along a beach ahead of the arrival of Storm John, in Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca state, Mexico, on Monday.Mexico’s southern coast was bracing for flash floods and storm surges as Hurricane John quickly intensified into a category 2 storm on Monday afternoon.
“This heavy rainfall will likely cause significant and possibly catastrophic, life-threatening flash flooding and mudslides to the Mexican states of Chiapas, Oaxaca and south-east Guerrero, particularly in areas near the coast,” the NHC warned.Hotels in the tourist city of Puerto Escondido were awaiting instructions from Mexican civil protection to begin the eventual evacuation of tourists to transfer them to safer areas.
An employee of one of the hotels in the town said “we are on alert” awaiting instructions from local authorities. Videos on social media from Puerto Escondido showed flip-flop-clad tourists walking through heavy rain and people pulling their boats out of the water. Strong rains in previous days have already left some roads in the region in a precarious position.Through Thursday, John is expected to produce 6in to 12in of rain across coastal areas of Chiapas state with more in isolated areas.
Otis blew out power in the city for days, left bodies scattered on the coast and desperate family members searching for lost loved ones. Much of the city was left in a state of lawlessness and thousands scavenged in stores, scrambled for food and water.
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