# Hurricane Simon weakens as rain floods Mexico’s Pacific coast

https://mins.news/en/item/97354

- CGTN, 2026-10-12 05:30 UTC
- World
- Original: https://news.cgtn.com/news/2026-10-12/Hurricane-Simon-weakens-as-rains-flood-Mexico-s-Pacific-coast-1Rb1O0kRw3K/p.html?UTM_Source=cgtn&UTM_Medium=rss&UTM_Campaign=World

> Hurricane Simon weakened to Category 3 while tracking parallel to Mexico’s Pacific coast, bringing strong winds and heavy rain that flooded homes. Authorities issued the highest cyclone alert for 28 municipalities in Jalisco and Colima, opened shelters and suspended non-essential activities. Puerto Vallarta International Airport temporarily closed, as forecasters warned of dangerous flooding and mudslides.

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