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Hurricane Simon Threatens Mexico: Flights Cancelled and Airports Closed
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News18•12-10-2026, 14:46
Hurricane Simon Threatens Mexico: Flights Cancelled and Airports Closed
- •Hurricane Simon approaches Mexico's Pacific coast with maximum wind speeds reaching 196 kilometers per hour.
- •President Claudia Sheinbaum urged residents in Jalisco, Colima, Michoacán, and Nayarit to remain in safe shelters.
- •Major airports, including Puerto Vallarta and Manzanillo, have suspended flight operations due to severe weather risks.
- •The Mexican Navy has deployed over 4,600 personnel along with heavy machinery for emergency rescue operations.
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President Claudia Sheinbaum urged residents in the states of Jalisco, Colima, Michoacán, and Nayarit to remain in safe shelters until authorities announce that the threat from Hurricane Simon has completely passed.
According to the US National Hurricane Center report on October 11, Hurricane Simon registered a maximum wind speed of 120 miles per hour, or 196 kilometers per hour. Initially predicted to hit as a Category 4 hurricane, it later weakened to Category 3.
The Mexican Navy deployed more than 4,600 personnel along with heavy machinery and emergency resources for relief operations. Additionally, major transport hubs like Puerto Vallarta international airport and Manzanillo Airport suspended operations and flights.
