In brief
Three states in southern Mexico prepare for the impending landfall of Hurricane Erick, predicted to reach Category 3 strength early Thursday. President Claudia Sheinbaum stressed public safety, urging those in low-lying areas or near waterways to seek shelter. Emergency measures were implemented, with over 2,000 temporary shelters established across Chiapas, Guerrero, and Oaxaca. The storm's impact could extend beyond these areas, particularly threatening the region from Puerto Ángel to Punta Maldonado. Following the devastation of Hurricane Otis in 2023, which left significant destruction in its wake, authorities remain vigilant, monitoring the storm's progression and the potential for flash flooding. Erick, now categorized as a strong storm, follows a series of tumultuous weather events this Pacific hurricane season, which continues until the end of November.
