Hurricane John hits Mexico, reminds residents of Otis: Video
At least two people have died after Hurricane John hit Mexico’s southern Pacific coast. The two died due to landslides in their homes.
The incident happened in Tlacoachistlahuaca, the governor of the Mexican state of Guerrero, Evelyn Salgado confirmed.
Authorities said on September 24 that the storm had weakened into a tropical storm.
President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador urged residents to prioritise their safety.
"Seek higher ground, protect yourselves, and do not forget that the most important thing is life; material things are replaceable," he was quoted as saying.
The incident has reminded residents of Hurricane Otis, a scale-topping Category 5 storm which left a trail of destruction and several dozen people dead.
"We were panicking. I actually got sick with nerves because two days before it was windy like with Otis, and it kicked up dust, roof sheets, everything. So yes, we panicked a lot. The children became hysterical," Marta Sotelo, a resident, told the AFP.
Meanwhile, the US National Hurricane Center (NHC) has warned of heavy rains of up to 15 inches and possible flash floods over the coming days particularly in the southern states of Chiapas, Oaxaca and Guerrero.
People living along the coast have also been cautioned.
