Hurricane Erick threatens coast: Acapulco on alert!

Hurricane Erick threatens coast: Acapulco on alert!

Acapulco, Mexiko - On June 19, 2025, Mexico is threatened by Hurricane "Erick", which approaches the country's southwest coast with increasing strength. According to vienna.at , the storm is now classified in category 2, with wind speeds of up to 175 km/h. Governor Evelyn Salgado calls the population in Guerrero to stay at home and ensure that their houses are prepared against the impending storm.

In the affected areas in ACAPULCO and the surrounding area, the residents prepare for possible evacuations. There are panic purchases in supermarkets, while many residents bring boards in front of windows and doors and bring boats to safety. "Erick" is expected to meet land between Guerrero and Oaxaca early Thursday. Meteorologists already warn of "life -threatening storm surges" and expect the storm to gain strength and reach the coast as a hurricane of strength 3.

preparations and dangers

The Mexican Weather Service has warned the population that “Erick” will bring large amounts of precipitation. Especially in the states of Oaxaca and Guerrero, up to 50 cm of rain is expected, which increases the risk of floods and landslides, especially in mountainous regions. The Los Angeles Times that fishermen in Puerto Escondido already pull their boats out of the water and red flags on the beaches to warn of the dangers.

In order to minimize the possible effects, the government has already prepared 582 emergency accommodation and announced that schools are closed. The port of Acapulco was also closed on Tuesday evening, and President Claudia Sheinbaum asks the residents to follow the instructions of the authorities. Thousands of soldiers were sent to the affected regions to support and protect the population.

context for the hurricane season

The hurricane season in the Pacific extends in Mexico from mid -May to the end of November with the highest activity between August and September. In the past, storms such as hurricane "Otis" caused devastating damage in October 2023, with at least 52 people died and many hotels were hit in Acapulco. Climate change also plays a role: increasing temperatures of the sea surface increase the likelihood of strong hurricanes, which further increases the dangers for the coastal regions of Mexico, as on roambliss.com was.

with Hurricane "Erick" Mexico is once again faced with a natural disaster, while the population is asked to remain vigilant and take all the precautions to protect themselves and their families.