02:40Landslides destroyed homes and flooded the roads in the city of Chilpancingo, Guerrero State, as the deadly Hurricane John hit the Mexico's Pacific coast.
Footage captured on Sunday shows uprooted trees, damaged cars and homes while the water was flowing in the streets, with residents clearing debris. The rescuers were also seen carrying people in need of the medical attention.
"As a result of the rains from Hurricane John, a hill that you can see behind is being washed away, so we urgently ask Civil Protection to come and give an assessment, to see if it is possible for these people who are affected and who live in this area, like me, to be relocated or attended accordingly," said Jose Luis Escalante Zamora, a resident.
The landslide had disrupted local transportation and challenged the rescue team's efforts to evacuate civilians, especially those who were in urgent need of health assistance.
"We are supporting Chilpancingo, with the communities of Pechicotlam de Mochitlan, in coordination with Civil Protection of the state we are transferring an 8-month pregnant woman since the road is blocked, we are at their service with the greatest disposition," stated Javier Hernandez, Director of Civil Protection in Mochitlan.
Hurricane John had made two landfalls on Mexico's shore over the week, causing heavy downpours and landslide in Guerrero's Acapulco, Chilpancingo and other municipalities. At least eight people were killed following the landslides, as announced by Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador on Saturday, while over 1,200 civilians evacuated to shelters.
John was marked as Category 3 hurricane before hitting south Mexico as a tropical storm. Experts estimated that the area received a year's worth of precipitation in just a few days, along with gusts of winds reaching up to 60 mph (85 km/h).
'Washed away' - Landslides hit Chilpancingo as Hurricane John wreaks havoc across Mexico's Pacific coast
Landslides destroyed homes and flooded the roads in the city of Chilpancingo, Guerrero State, as the deadly Hurricane John hit the Mexico's Pacific coast.
Footage captured on Sunday shows uprooted trees, damaged cars and homes while the water was flowing in the streets, with residents clearing debris. The rescuers were also seen carrying people in need of the medical attention.
"As a result of the rains from Hurricane John, a hill that you can see behind is being washed away, so we urgently ask Civil Protection to come and give an assessment, to see if it is possible for these people who are affected and who live in this area, like me, to be relocated or attended accordingly," said Jose Luis Escalante Zamora, a resident.
The landslide had disrupted local transportation and challenged the rescue team's efforts to evacuate civilians, especially those who were in urgent need of health assistance.
"We are supporting Chilpancingo, with the communities of Pechicotlam de Mochitlan, in coordination with Civil Protection of the state we are transferring an 8-month pregnant woman since the road is blocked, we are at their service with the greatest disposition," stated Javier Hernandez, Director of Civil Protection in Mochitlan.
Hurricane John had made two landfalls on Mexico's shore over the week, causing heavy downpours and landslide in Guerrero's Acapulco, Chilpancingo and other municipalities. At least eight people were killed following the landslides, as announced by Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador on Saturday, while over 1,200 civilians evacuated to shelters.
John was marked as Category 3 hurricane before hitting south Mexico as a tropical storm. Experts estimated that the area received a year's worth of precipitation in just a few days, along with gusts of winds reaching up to 60 mph (85 km/h).
Landslides destroyed homes and flooded the roads in the city of Chilpancingo, Guerrero State, as the deadly Hurricane John hit the Mexico's Pacific coast.
Footage captured on Sunday shows uprooted trees, damaged cars and homes while the water was flowing in the streets, with residents clearing debris. The rescuers were also seen carrying people in need of the medical attention.
"As a result of the rains from Hurricane John, a hill that you can see behind is being washed away, so we urgently ask Civil Protection to come and give an assessment, to see if it is possible for these people who are affected and who live in this area, like me, to be relocated or attended accordingly," said Jose Luis Escalante Zamora, a resident.
The landslide had disrupted local transportation and challenged the rescue team's efforts to evacuate civilians, especially those who were in urgent need of health assistance.
"We are supporting Chilpancingo, with the communities of Pechicotlam de Mochitlan, in coordination with Civil Protection of the state we are transferring an 8-month pregnant woman since the road is blocked, we are at their service with the greatest disposition," stated Javier Hernandez, Director of Civil Protection in Mochitlan.
Hurricane John had made two landfalls on Mexico's shore over the week, causing heavy downpours and landslide in Guerrero's Acapulco, Chilpancingo and other municipalities. At least eight people were killed following the landslides, as announced by Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador on Saturday, while over 1,200 civilians evacuated to shelters.
John was marked as Category 3 hurricane before hitting south Mexico as a tropical storm. Experts estimated that the area received a year's worth of precipitation in just a few days, along with gusts of winds reaching up to 60 mph (85 km/h).