# Hurricane Simon batters Mexico’s Pacific coast

https://mins.news/en/item/95957

- DW, 2026-10-12 06:50 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.dw.com/en/hurricane-simon-batters-mexico-s-pacific-coast/a-79636873?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf

> Hurricane Simon moved parallel to Mexico’s Pacific coast, bringing heavy rain and strong winds despite weakening to a Category 3 storm. Authorities issued the highest cyclone alert for municipalities in Jalisco and Colima. Flooding hit Manzanillo, soldiers helped rescue residents, and Puerto Vallarta airport was temporarily closed.

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