AT least 27 lives have been lost due to Hurricane Otis after this record-breaking category 5 storm slammed into the coast on Wednesday.
Visuals how the widespread destruction, the torrential rain, and storm surges left streets submerged, with residents forced to wade through murky waters.
Relief and military teams faced significant challenges in reaching Acapulco due to the extensive damage they sought to address.
Efforts are underway to provide much-needed aid and evaluate the situation.
Acapulco is a popular tourist destination, and due to the devastation caused by Hurricane Otis, approximately 80% of its hotels affected high-rise buildings.
Guerrero Governor Evelyn Salgado has taken steps to support tourists, deploying a fleet of 30 to 40 trucks outside hotels for the free evacuation of visitors to safer areas.
There are also concerns about missing individuals, as Mexican Security Minister Rosa Icela Rodriguez reported that four people remain unaccounted for.
Mexico’s Civil Protection Agency shared images of utility workers conducting repairs without providing specific information regarding the total number of power outages or the expected duration of the repair efforts.
One striking aspect of this devastation is its rapid intensification.
What was initially a tropical storm transformed into a catastrophic Category 5 hurricane in just 12 hours, making Otis the most powerful storm on record in the region.
