WorldHurricane Polo intensifies into rare Category 5 storm off Mexico
Hurricane Polo briefly reached Category 5 strength before weakening to Category 4, though forecasters still described it as very powerful. It is expected to avoid a direct landfall but could bring torrential rain, life-threatening flooding and mudslides to southwestern Mexico. Scientists say unusually warm waters linked to El Niño are fuelling the storm.
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BBC News★★★★☆2026-09-23 02:54Original
Hurricane Polo intensifies into rare Category 5 storm off Mexico
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