MEXICO HIT HARD by HURRICANE SIMON — 30 Inches Rain & 5,000+ Evacuated (Latest Updates)

Hurricane Simon is pounding Mexico’s Pacific coast after reaching near-Category 5 intensity, bringing destructive waves, torrential rainfall, flooding, and widespread emergency measures around Puerto Vallarta. As of Monday, October 12, Simon remained a major hurricane offshore, with its slow movement prolonging dangerous conditions along the coast. In Jalisco, authorities evacuated more than 5,000 people as hurricane warnings expanded and communities prepared for storm surge, flash flooding, and landslides. Forecasts warned of waves reaching 33 feet and isolated rainfall totals of up to 30 inches. Puerto Vallarta shut off its water supply, suspended public transportation, opened emergency shelters, and closed its airport, leaving residents and travelers facing mounting uncertainty. The damage has already extended south into Guerrero, where officials reported a death, injuries, damaged homes, and landslide cleanup. Power outages affected tens of thousands of customers across several Pacific states, while thousands of military personnel were deployed to support emergency operations and protect evacuated neighborhoods. In this video, we examine Simon’s unusual path along the coast, the damage and flooding reported across Mexico, emergency evacuations around Puerto Vallarta, and the storm’s projected turn inland. Its remaining moisture could also fuel several days of heavy rain and storms across parts of the United States. With coastal damage assessments still incomplete, communities remain on alert as Simon continues moving north. Global Weather covers natural disasters and extreme weather events as they develop, using sourced reporting and avoiding unsupported speculation. CHAPTERS 00:20 - Hurricane Simon Batters Mexico’s Pacific Coast 02:31 - Why Simon Has Avoided Landfall 04:45 - Fatalities and Damage Reported in Guerrero 06:56 - Extreme Rainfall Threatens Floods and Landslides 08:04 - Massive Waves and Storm Surge Threaten Puerto Vallarta 09:12 - Water Shuto