Mexico City, October 29 2023, The Europe Today: The Mexican government said Saturday that the death toll from Hurricane Otis had risen to 39 in the beach city of Acapulco.
Figures from Guerrero state said the dead included 29 men and 10 women. Over 8,000 members of the armed forces have been deployed to rescue and aid those stricken by the catastrophe.
The Category 5 storm hit Acapulco with winds of 165 miles (266 kilometers) per hour on Wednesday. It caused flooding, tore down rooftops, and submerged vehicles. Road and air transport were affected. Communications were impacted as many locals struggled to contact their loved ones.
Authorities said more than 220,000 homes and 80% of the hotel sector in the resort city have been affected, and over 513,000 people lost power.
The cost of devastation has been estimated at billions of dollars. Initial reports estimate $15 billion (€14 billion), as aid has finally begun to arrive.
