٠٠:٠١:١٨Damaged bridge, cars submerged in mud on flooded streets were seen in Acapulco on Sunday following the Hurricane John hit on the Mexican coast.
"We are here queuing up to get into the shop to buy some groceries for the house," shared Claudia Escobar, one of the locals.
The storm, which rapidly escalated from a tropical storm to a major hurricane, has resulted in at least 22 fatalities, primarily in the state of Guerrero, according to reports.
Hurricane John initially made landfall in Guerrero earlier in the week, bringing powerful winds and heavy rainfall that quickly led to flash floods and landslides in the region. The storm caused widespread destruction across towns and villages, leaving thousands without essential resources.
Emergency rescue operations are underway in Acapulco, with responders deploying boats, jet skis, and helicopters to save residents stranded in inundated areas.
John's impact was further exacerbated by the region's ongoing recovery from Hurricane Otis in 2023, which caused significant damage and claimed over 50 lives. This time, the rainfall from Hurricane John was nearly three times greater, compounding the destruction.
Damaged bridge, flooded streets in Acapulco as Hurricane John leaves trail of destruction
Damaged bridge, cars submerged in mud on flooded streets were seen in Acapulco on Sunday following the Hurricane John hit on the Mexican coast.
"We are here queuing up to get into the shop to buy some groceries for the house," shared Claudia Escobar, one of the locals.
The storm, which rapidly escalated from a tropical storm to a major hurricane, has resulted in at least 22 fatalities, primarily in the state of Guerrero, according to reports.
Hurricane John initially made landfall in Guerrero earlier in the week, bringing powerful winds and heavy rainfall that quickly led to flash floods and landslides in the region. The storm caused widespread destruction across towns and villages, leaving thousands without essential resources.
Emergency rescue operations are underway in Acapulco, with responders deploying boats, jet skis, and helicopters to save residents stranded in inundated areas.
John's impact was further exacerbated by the region's ongoing recovery from Hurricane Otis in 2023, which caused significant damage and claimed over 50 lives. This time, the rainfall from Hurricane John was nearly three times greater, compounding the destruction.
Damaged bridge, cars submerged in mud on flooded streets were seen in Acapulco on Sunday following the Hurricane John hit on the Mexican coast.
"We are here queuing up to get into the shop to buy some groceries for the house," shared Claudia Escobar, one of the locals.
The storm, which rapidly escalated from a tropical storm to a major hurricane, has resulted in at least 22 fatalities, primarily in the state of Guerrero, according to reports.
Hurricane John initially made landfall in Guerrero earlier in the week, bringing powerful winds and heavy rainfall that quickly led to flash floods and landslides in the region. The storm caused widespread destruction across towns and villages, leaving thousands without essential resources.
Emergency rescue operations are underway in Acapulco, with responders deploying boats, jet skis, and helicopters to save residents stranded in inundated areas.
John's impact was further exacerbated by the region's ongoing recovery from Hurricane Otis in 2023, which caused significant damage and claimed over 50 lives. This time, the rainfall from Hurricane John was nearly three times greater, compounding the destruction.