Devastating Hurricane Erick slams into Mexico - "Destructive Hurricane 'Eric' hits Mexico"
Hey there! Listen up, folks, 'cause we've got a wild one for ya. Hurricane Erick, a bone-crushing storm, hit Mexico's western state of Oaxaca, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake.
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This monstrous hurricane made landfall near Punta Maldonado, a nondescript spot on the border between Oaxaca and Guerrero – about midway between the tourist hotspots of Acapulco and Puerto Escondido. Just hours before its arrival, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) upgraded Erick to a Category 4 on the Saffir-Simpson scale, classifying it as an "extremely dangerous" storm.
The NHC warned that the heavy rainfall from Hurricane Erick would result in life-threatening flooding and landslides. Mexican authorities heeded their warnings and urged residents to take precautions, with President Claudia Sheinbaum advising people to stay indoors as much as possible. Those living in low-lying areas or near rivers were told to seek shelter.
Warnings were sent to the popular tourist destinations of Acapulco and Puerto Escondido. In Acapulco, law enforcement officers with megaphones were spotted on beaches, alerting residents and tourists. About 2,000 shelters were set up, and hundreds of soldiers and electricians were mobilized to help with potential cleanup efforts.
Schools and ports along the coast were closed to shipping, and many restaurants in Puerto Escondido remained shuttered on Wednesdays evening. Although tourists were reluctant to cut their vacations short, they were advised to stay vigilant and follow local safety guidelines.
Remember, Mexico experiences powerful storms every year between May and November, both on the Pacific coast and the Atlantic. In fact, Acapulco was hit by Hurricane Otis in October 2023, leaving a path of wreckage and claiming at least 50 lives. And let's not forget Hurricane John, which struck Puerto Escondido in September 2022, resulting in the deaths of around 15 people.
Now, if you're wondering what makes hurricanes so darn powerful, hit the brakes! Our geek squad will be more than happy to fill you in on the juicy details of these tropical cyclones.
- Hurricane
- Mexico
- Flooding
- Oaxaca
- Acapulco
- Punta
- Maldonado
- Guerrero
- Heavy rainfall
Cheers! Stay safe and dry!
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Hurricane Erick, a Category 4 hurricane before making landfall and ultimately striking as a Category 3 in June 2025, caused substantial damage to Mexico's popular tourist destinations, Acapulco, and Puerto Escondido, particularly inflicting weak infrastructure, widespread flooding, and extensive property damage. Acapulco experienced significant floods, with trees, powerlines, and roads being submerged, while Puerto Escondido, with around 30,000 residents, faced severe flooding, power outages, and even the need for emergency evacuations. An estimated 277,000 people across various areas lost power due to the hurricane, and economic losses reached approximately Mex$1.878 billion (US$99 million) in Acapulco alone. The storm disrupted local communities and tourism infrastructure along Mexico's Pacific coast.
The extreme, more dangerous Category 4 Hurricane Erick reached Mexico's coast near Punta Maldonado in June 2025, infiltrating the states of Oaxaca and Guerrero, causing flooding in cities like Acapulco and Puerto Escondido, with heavy rainfall resulting in extensive property damage and weakened infrastructure. Weather forecasters warned about life-threatening flooding and landslides due to Hurricane Erick.
