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What impact did Hurricane Erick have

Asked 14 days ago

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Hurricane Erick made landfall in southern Mexico as a Category 3 storm, causing severe impacts including flooding, storm surge, landslides, and damaging winds. The hurricane resulted in at least two deaths, widespread destruction of homes and businesses, blocked highways, damaged plantations, and left over 120,000 people without power. Heavy rainfall led to significant flooding, with some regions receiving up to 16 inches of rain. Authorities set up shelters and deployed emergency personnel, while local communities began clean-up efforts amid ongoing risks of heavy rain and mudslides.

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Two dead in Mexico as hurricane Erick moves on from its coast
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France 24
14 days ago
Two dead in Mexico as hurricane Erick moves on from its coast

Hurricane Erick caused severe storm damage in Oaxaca, leaving at least two people dead, widespread destruction to homes and businesses, landslides, blocked highways, damaged plantations, and over 120,000 people without power.

Hurricane Erick makes landfall after rapidly strengthening
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AccuWeather
14 days ago
Hurricane Erick makes landfall after rapidly strengthening

Hurricane Erick brought severe impacts including flooding, storm surge, and damaging winds, especially near El Cirelo and Acapulco. Heavy rain continued to cause significant flooding, with some regions experiencing up to 16 inches of rainfall.

Hurricane Erick strengthens to Category 4 off Mexico's coast
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France 24
15 days ago
Hurricane Erick strengthens to Category 4 off Mexico's coast

Forecasters warned of storm surges, coastal flooding, mudslides, and destructive waves as Erick approached landfall. Authorities set up shelters and deployed emergency personnel for relief efforts.

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