MEXICO PACIFIC COAST TRAVEL ALERT: FLOODS, MUDSLIDES, CHAOS AFTER HURRICANE JOHN STRIKES SECOND TIME

Travel Alert: Chaos on Mexico's Pacific Coast After Hurricane John Strikes Again

On Friday, Hurricane John made its second landfall on Mexico’s Pacific coast, leaving Acapulco in a state of emergency as authorities called for assistance from anyone with boats to help tackle flooding.

The tropical storm caused extensive damage, blowing off roofs, triggering mudslides, and toppling trees. Despite weakening over land, heavy rain persisted, leading to devastating floods — Acapulco, still recovering from last year’s hurricane, faces dire challenges.

As of now, at least eight fatalities have been reported due to the storm, with authorities stating that Acapulco received the equivalent of a year's worth of rain in just a few days.

In response to the extreme flooding, rescue operations have intensified, with officials using boats to evacuate residents from submerged neighborhoods. Governor Evelyn Salgado has called upon local tourism companies to assist in these recovery efforts.

Currently, Acapulco's airport is closed, and landslides have intermittently blocked the main highway connecting the resort to Mexico City. More than 1,200 people have already sought refuge in local shelters due to the storms and rain-related disasters.

Hurricane John initially struck as a Category 3 hurricane and has since continued to move north-northwest along the Michoacan coast with sustained winds of 60 mph.

This incident highlights the urgent need for disaster preparedness and effective emergency response in the face of powerful storms.