Early this Thursday, Hurricane Erick is projected to strike as a Category 3 storm along the borders of Oaxaca and Guerrero. In anticipation of the severe weather, President Claudia Sheinbaum emphasized safety measures, advising residents to stay indoors and avoid going out, especially in low-lying areas near rivers and waterways. "If you are in these regions, it is best to head to shelters," she stated in a Wednesday news briefing.
The Mexican government has taken proactive steps by setting up more than 2,000 temporary shelters across the affected states of Chiapas, Guerrero, and Oaxaca. The public is encouraged to stay updated with official communications as authorities keep a watchful eye on the storm's trajectory, which could bring even more severe conditions.
As of Wednesday, Erick had reached Category 2 status, generating winds strong enough to uproot trees and cause property damage. Preemptive measures are being enforced to monitor water levels in rivers, dams, and various water bodies due to the growing risk of flash flooding.
The storm's impact is expected to be most severe in an area stretching from Puerto Ángel in Oaxaca to Punta Maldonado in Guerrero. Areas such as the Oaxacan resort town of Bahías de Huatulco and Acapulco, a major tourist hotspot, could also experience consequences from the storm.
Hurricane Erick is the fifth named storm of the Eastern Pacific hurricane season, which lasts until November 30. Following last year's catastrophic Hurricane Otis, which devastated Acapulco, authorities are keen to minimize potential damage from Erick.
The Mexican government has taken proactive steps by setting up more than 2,000 temporary shelters across the affected states of Chiapas, Guerrero, and Oaxaca. The public is encouraged to stay updated with official communications as authorities keep a watchful eye on the storm's trajectory, which could bring even more severe conditions.
As of Wednesday, Erick had reached Category 2 status, generating winds strong enough to uproot trees and cause property damage. Preemptive measures are being enforced to monitor water levels in rivers, dams, and various water bodies due to the growing risk of flash flooding.
The storm's impact is expected to be most severe in an area stretching from Puerto Ángel in Oaxaca to Punta Maldonado in Guerrero. Areas such as the Oaxacan resort town of Bahías de Huatulco and Acapulco, a major tourist hotspot, could also experience consequences from the storm.
Hurricane Erick is the fifth named storm of the Eastern Pacific hurricane season, which lasts until November 30. Following last year's catastrophic Hurricane Otis, which devastated Acapulco, authorities are keen to minimize potential damage from Erick.
