Politics · Mexico · 7 hrs ago
Hurricane Simon leaves one dead and damages across Guerrero
Hurricane Simon caused one death in Chilpancingo, in the Mexican state of Guerrero.
The storm affected 20 municipalities in the state.
Officials reported damage to 112 homes, flooding at 150 businesses and 60 flooded cars.
Roads were also affected, and poles and trees fell.
President Claudia Sheinbaum held her Monday morning briefing at the National Palace in Mexico City.
She was expected to face questions about the storm's impact.
The briefing also includes a weekly report on gasoline from Profeco, Mexico's consumer protection agency.
Hurricane Simon killed one person and caused damage in 20 municipalities in Guerrero, according to El Financiero.
The state reported 112 damaged homes, 150 businesses flooded and 60 cars inundated.
Roads were affected, and poles and trees fell.
The damage was reported ahead of President Claudia Sheinbaum’s news conference on October 12, 2026.
- Who
- One person died; residents, businesses and infrastructure in Guerrero were affected.
- What
- Hurricane Simon caused one death and widespread damage.
- When
- The damage was reported on October 12, 2026.
- Where
- Guerrero, Mexico, including 20 municipalities.
- Why
- The damage was caused by Hurricane Simon.
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- Deaths
- 1
- Municipalities affected
- 20
- Homes damaged
- 112
- Businesses flooded
- 150
- Cars inundated
- 60
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