He hurricane John will produce very heavy rains today, Thursday, September 26; follow the journey through Mexico of this meteorological phenomenon livewhich is located near the states of Guerrero, Michoacán and Colima.
According to the report from the National Meteorological Service (SMN), John was downgraded to a tropical storm this morning, but they are expected very heavy rains at extraordinary timesas well as strong winds and high waves on the coasts of the west and south of the national territory.
In this sense, the authorities called in the states of Guerrero, Michoacán and Colima where intense rains, landslides, floods, as well as flooding of rivers and streams could occur; punctually, in the municipalities of Aquila and Coahuayana, Michoacánand in Tecoman, Colima.
Hurricane John: Colima and Michoacán on red alert
The National Coordination of Civil Protection (CNPC) of the federal government, announced that this Thursday night the red alert was activated for the states of Michoacán and Colima.
Specifically, it was detailed that for Colima the maximum alert level was established in the regions Center, North, South and West of the entity, while for Michoacan are their regions South, Southeast and Southwest.
This is because the SMN reported that during this night John will cause:
extraordinary rains (greater than 250 millimeters [mm])
- Colima, Guerrero and Michoacán
torrential rains (150 to 250 mm)
heavy rains (50 to 75 mm)
very heavy rains (50 to 75 mm)
- Mexico City (CDMX), State of Mexico, Guanajuato and Morelos
Likewise, wind gusts of 100 to 120 kilometers per hour (km/h) are expected, which will cause a wave of 4 to 6 meters high and possible waterspouts in Colima, Guerrero and Michoacán.
Gusts of wind are also expected 80 a 100 km/h and waves ranging from 2 to 4 meters high on the coasts of Jalisco and Oaxaca.
It is important that in this situation stay away from the windowsand stay at home or in the shelter where you are.
Hurricane John leaves 5 dead as it passes through Guerrero
He Hurricane John has left five deadaccording to the most recent report, offered by President Andrés Manuel López Obrador (AMLO) in his morning conference on September 26.
It is worth remembering that the day before, two deaths were initially reported due to a landslide in Tlacochistlahuaca, Guerrerobut today AMLO He explained that that number rose to five.
In total, four people died in the area of the Costa Chica and a person in Acapulco.
It is worth remembering that residents, tourists, businessmen of Guerreroexpressed their fear of Hurricane John because it strengthened rapidly like last Hurricane Otis.
AMLO said that so far there are 700 damaged homes; Videos of flooded streets in the port of Acapulco circulating on social networks that affect daily activities.
Hurricane John intensifies after being degraded
He Hurricane John intensified this morning September 26 according to the report of the National Water Commission (Conagua) and the National Weather Service (SMN).
Off the coast of Guerrero y Michoacan It strengthened to a category 1 hurricane even though it had already been downgraded to a tropical storm and even to low remaining pressure.
Its course continues towards Colima where it will cause damage in addition to those already generated in Guerrero, Michoacan y Oaxaca.
Hurricane John live today, September 26: Path will generate heavy rains in Mexico
In relation to the path of Hurricane John today, Thursday, September 26the National Meteorological Service (SMN) warned about the generation of rain in different states of the country.
In that sense, it is expected extraordinary occasional rains in:
But a forecast of occasional torrential rains in:
On the other hand, they are expected intense punctual rains in:
- Michoacán, Puebla (south)
- Veracruz (south)
While two states wait very heavy occasional rains:
However, environmental authorities explained that there could also be an increase in the probability of heavy to very heavy rains in the center of the country, including the Valley of Mexico.
Hurricane John: Recommendations for heavy rains in the country
About the trajectory of Hurricane John already at heavy rains expected due to the current weather in Mexicothe Federal Government has a series of recommendations to avoid risks to the population.
The points are the following:
- Avoid traveling in flooded areas because the water can even drag vehicles.
- Do not walk in flooded areas because there may be power lines under water.
- Avoid crossing rivers, streams, fords and low areas because you may be swept away by the water.
- Do not cross bridges if water passes over them.
- If you live in ravines or very steep slopes, avoid going near the river, as it can carry stones, mud, tree trunks and other debris.
- Report clogged drains and keep them clean.
- Place sandbags filled with sand to prevent water from entering your house.
- Remove objects from your home that can be washed away by water.
- In the event of a flood, cut off the electrical current and evacuate the space susceptible to flooding.
2024-09-27 07:41:53