WorldPublished: 13 October 2026 at 02:57

Two deaths reported as Hurricane Simon and storm Rachel batter Mexico's coast

Hurricane Simon and storm Rachel are battering Mexico's Pacific coast, and two deaths have been reported.

Hurricane Simon and storm Rachel are battering Mexico's Pacific coast, and two deaths have been reported, according to a 12 October report by the news outlet Al Jazeera.

A record-breaking season

Simon caps a Pacific storm season noted for its record-breaking intensity. Over the course of the season, deadly storms have caused damage across a wide area, from Hawaii to Mexico.

The available source text gives no further details about the victims, the exact location of the storms, wind speeds or the scale of material damage. This report will be updated if more information becomes available.

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