Hurricane John Triggers State of Emergency in Mexico
Hurricane John is making its way towards the Mexican coast, bringing with it heavy rains, strong winds, and the threat of flooding. The storm has already caused significant damage in several states, including Guerrero, Michoacán, and Colima.
The Pacific Ocean has once again become the stage for a powerful and slow-moving storm, as Hurricane "John" intensifies to a Category 1 hurricane. With a variable and unpredictable path, "John" is anticipated to make landfall between the late hours of tonight and early Friday morning, hitting the coastal municipalities of Aquila and Coahuayana in Michoacán, and Tecomán in Colima. Authorities are on high alert, bracing for the potential devastation, while both residents and local governments prepare for the storm's arrival.
The National Weather Service has placed a significant portion of Mexico's Pacific coastline under a precautionary watch. The prevention zone for hurricane effects stretches from Técpan de Galeana, Guerrero, to Punta San Telmo, Michoacán. Further, there is a tropical storm prevention zone from Punta Maldonado to Técpan de Galeana, and from Punta San Telmo to Manzanillo, Colima. These precautionary areas underscore the wide circulation of the storm, which is expected to bring torrential rainfall and strong winds far beyond the immediate vicinity of landfall.
