Disaster · Guerrero, Mexico · October 12, 2026

Hurricanes Rachel and Simon kill two on Mexico's coasts

Reported by 1 outlet · under-reported · first reported Oct 11, 8:00 PM ET

Two deaths were confirmed after storms Rachel and Simon struck Mexico's Pacific coast. The governors of Guerrero and Baja California each confirmed a death in their states.

Why it matters

Twin storms hitting both southern and northwestern Mexico strain emergency response across a long stretch of coastline.

Background

Mexico's Pacific coast is regularly hit by hurricanes between May and November. Guerrero, home to Acapulco, was devastated by Hurricane Otis in 2023.

The story so far

1. Oct 9Simon strengthens into category 2 hurricane in the Pacific
2. Oct 10Hurricane Simon intensifies to Category 4 near Mexico
3. Oct 11Hurricane Simon intensifies to Category 4 near Mexico
4. Oct 12Hurricanes Rachel and Simon kill two on Mexico's coasts
5. Oct 13Two dead as Hurricanes Rachel and Simon strike Mexico's coasts

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Sources

• Al Jazeera ↗October 12, 2026

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