This Is What Acapulco Looks Like After Simon: Severe Floods Affect the Port
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Simon's rains caused flooding, stranded vehicles, power outages and temporary suspension of transportation in Acapulco.
Heavy rains leave flooded streets, underwater cars and landslides in Acapulco. Authorities install temporary shelters and close ports in the face of risks.
The rains of the tropical storm “Simon” surprised the inhabitants of the port of Acapulco, Guerrero. Heavy rains were not expected, according to the forecast, but around 1 afternoon the storm broke out. “Wey! Let’s go (...) we’re going to die... He’s already taking it,” shouted residents after...
The rains accumulated almost 135 millimeters in less than two hours, according to the municipal Civil Protection; the floods flooded sections of the coast Miguel Alemán, left vehicles stranded and complicated the mobility in the port.
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