Hurricane Erick is poised to strike Mexico's Pacific Coast as a Category 4 storm, prompting school closures, evacuations, and flash floods particularly in southern states like Oaxaca and Guerrero. Meteorological experts have indicated that Erick will make landfall in the vicinity of Puerto Escondido, which is already experiencing severe weather warning conditions.
**Hurricane Erick Approaches Mexico: Residents Brace for Impact**
**Hurricane Erick Approaches Mexico: Residents Brace for Impact**
As Hurricane Erick intensifies, residents of Oaxaca and Guerrero prepare for the storm's impending landfall, urging evacuations and sheltering measures.
As the hurricane approached, flash floods inundated various towns, leading to the establishment of more than 2,000 temporary shelters in affected areas. The Mexican Civil Protection agency issued a red alert, signaling a highest-level emergency for the vulnerable communities along the coastline. Evacuations were reported in coastal towns, including Lagunas de Chacahua, where residents are taking shelter in schools.
With destructive winds and heavy rain forecasted, the authorities are urging residents to remain indoors and evacuate low-lying areas. Additionally, businesses have begun preparing for the storm by boarding up windows and securing property. Tourists have been advised by local agencies to stay in their accommodations.
Earlier storms had already devastated parts of this region; in 2023, Hurricane Otis wreaked havoc in Acapulco, emphasizing the potential threat posed by hurricanes in the eastern Pacific. This marks the fifth named storm of the 2025 Pacific hurricane season, which continues through the end of November.
Weather officials continue to monitor river and dam levels closely to prevent further flooding and ensure public safety. Residents across the affected areas are left with a stark reminder of the power of nature and the importance of preparedness as Hurricane Erick approaches.
With destructive winds and heavy rain forecasted, the authorities are urging residents to remain indoors and evacuate low-lying areas. Additionally, businesses have begun preparing for the storm by boarding up windows and securing property. Tourists have been advised by local agencies to stay in their accommodations.
Earlier storms had already devastated parts of this region; in 2023, Hurricane Otis wreaked havoc in Acapulco, emphasizing the potential threat posed by hurricanes in the eastern Pacific. This marks the fifth named storm of the 2025 Pacific hurricane season, which continues through the end of November.
Weather officials continue to monitor river and dam levels closely to prevent further flooding and ensure public safety. Residents across the affected areas are left with a stark reminder of the power of nature and the importance of preparedness as Hurricane Erick approaches.
