Mexico City: More rainfall is expected to drench Mexico’s Pacific coast on Wednesday, as a new storm system develops after last week’s devastating impact of Hurricane John, according to the U.S. National Hurricane Center (NHC). The region, already struggling with heavy flooding, now braces for additional threats of flooding and mudslides.
The developing system, currently identified as Tropical Depression Eleven-E, is forecast to strengthen into a tropical storm before making landfall. The NHC warns that it could affect areas stretching from the Mexican state of Guerrero to western Guatemala, putting both regions at risk of severe weather conditions.
As of now, the storm is moving slowly southwest but is expected to turn northwest by Wednesday evening. The center of the storm is likely to hit the coast by Thursday night, bringing with it significant rainfall. Forecasts indicate that four to eight inches (10 to 20 cm) of rain could fall in affected areas, with some regions potentially seeing up to 12 inches by Friday.
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Last week, Hurricane John wreaked havoc along Mexico’s Pacific coast, causing widespread flooding and mudslides. At least 22 people lost their lives as a result of the hurricane’s devastation. Many of the areas hit by Hurricane John now face additional risks from the new storm system.
President Claudia Sheinbaum, who took office on Tuesday, is expected to visit Acapulco, a popular resort city, later this week to oversee recovery efforts in the region.
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“Let’s not lower our guard,” Guerrero Governor Evelyn Salgado posted on X, emphasizing the continued risk during the rainy season.
