# Mexican president urges residents to shelter as Hurricane Simon approaches

https://mins.news/en/item/95600

- Al Jazeera, 2026-10-11 19:31 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/11/mexican-president-urges-residents-to-shelter-as-hurricane-simon-approaches?traffic_source=rss

> Hurricane Simon, a Category 4 storm, is moving offshore of Jalisco, prompting President Claudia Sheinbaum to urge Pacific coast residents to stay indoors. Cabo Corrientes faces the greatest risk of a direct hit. Authorities issued the highest cyclone alert in 28 municipalities and began evacuations as classes were suspended.

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