Hurricane Simon and Tropical Storm Rachel kill five people on Mexico’s Pacific coast

The Guardian World Tuesday 13 October 2026, 04:29 UTC By Guardian staff and agencies 1 min read

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Security forces use helicopters to rescue dozens of people as the two storms damage infrastructure and cause flash floodingAt least five people have died after Hurricane Simon and Tropical Storm Rachel pummelled Mexico’s Pacific coast, causing flooding that downed trees and electricity poles, blocked roads and inundated homes. Simon claimed the life of a 71-year-old man who died when a wall collapsed in Chilpancingo in the southern state of Guerrero, governor Evelyn Salgado said at a press...

Security forces use helicopters to rescue dozens of people as the two storms damage infrastructure and cause flash flooding

At least five people have died after Hurricane Simon and Tropical Storm Rachel pummelled Mexico’s Pacific coast, causing flooding that downed trees and electricity poles, blocked roads and inundated homes.

Simon claimed the life of a 71-year-old man who died when a wall collapsed in Chilpancingo in the southern state of Guerrero, governor Evelyn Salgado said at a press conference.

Mexico (LOCATION) Hurricane Simon (EVENT) Pacific coast (LOCATION) Simon (PERSON) Chilpancingo (ORG) Guerrero (PERSON) Evelyn Salgado (PERSON)

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