Deadly aftermath of Hurricane Eric in Mexico claims at least two lives
Grab a cup of joe, folks! We're talking about Hurricane Erick, the storm that left quite a mess in Southern Mexico back in June '25.
This tropical fury originated from a wave south of Mexico on the 10th of June, and man, did it pack a punch. It intensified like a boss, reaching Category 4 strength with winds of 145 miles per hour (230 km/h) and a central pressure of 939 millibars.
On the 19th of June, Erick made a tasty landfall in Oaxaca, Mexico, as a Category 3 hurricane, waves lapping ashore at a whopping 125 miles per hour (200 km/h). But, just like a sugar crash, this hurricane quickly weakened after its grand entrance, dissolving into a post-tropical cyclone by the 20th and vanishing over Jalisco and Nayarit by the 21st.
Nevertheless, the damage it left behind is still gritty and raw. This storm claimed the lives of at least 19 folks, injured 27, and left 3 missing. Erick's heavy rainfall triggered flash floods and mudslides, wreaking havoc particularly in Oaxaca and Guerrero, with some regions reporting up to 16 inches (41 cm) of rainfall.
The affected areas, especially Puerto Escondido, were left in the dark, with power and cellphone coverage knocked out for at least 30,000 people. Relief teams are still working tirelessly to help communities recover, a job that's far from sweet.
In case you're wondering, the hurricane season kicks off in the Pacific on May 15, and in the Atlantic on June 1, and wraps up by November 30 in both regions. So, keep an eye to the sky, friends.
We might need more weather-forecasting information to anticipate similar weather events like Hurricane Erick, thus ensuring better preparedness for affected communities. Moreover, as the hurricane season continues, it's essential to closely monitor the weather for any potential destructive forces.
