Hurricane Rick Is Heading to the Pacific Coast of Mexico

Mexico City (AP) Hurricane Rick moved toward Mexico’s southern Pacific coast on Sunday and was forecast to make landfall by Monday morning. The US National Hurricane Center said winds were reaching 85 mph (140 kph) and was expected to hit somewhere around the port of Lazaro Cárdenas and the resort of Zihuatanejo. However, hurricane winds and rain could also affect the large resort of Acapulco in the east. The storm was centered about 95 miles (155 kph) south of Zihuatanejo in mid-afternoon and was moving to the north at 5 mph (7 kph). The center warned that the rick could cause flash floods and mudslides in mountainous areas along the coast.

Mexico’s National Water Commission said in a statement, “While passing over land, it will cause torrential rains and possible landslides and flooding in the states of Guerrero, Michoacán, Colima and Jalisco, as well as rising levels in rivers and streams.” ” Statement. The port of Lazaro Cardenas said it had opened six emergency shelters for residents who want to leave low-lying areas. The neighboring state of Guerrero said rain and wind had already downed some trees and damaged a road. (AP).