Hurricane Simon Weakens as Flooding Hits Mexico’s Pacific Coast

Hurricane Simon is a powerful storm moving near Mexico’s Pacific coast.

On Sunday, it became weaker, changing from a Category 4 to a Category 3 hurricane.

It still had very strong winds.

Heavy rain flooded streets and homes in Manzanillo.

Soldiers helped people get water out of their homes.

Forecasters warned that more rain could cause dangerous floods and mudslides.

They also warned about large waves and rising seawater along the coast.

Officials issued alerts, temporarily closed an airport, and opened shelters.

Mexico’s president urged people in coastal communities to stay indoors.