Storm Rachel and Hurricane Simon have killed at least five people across Mexico’s Pacific coast as of Tuesday, while heavy rains, strong winds and rough seas keep several states on alert, authorities reported this Tuesday.
Rachel, which is advancing through northwestern Mexico, has caused at least four deaths in the city of Ensenada in the state of Baja California.
The victims include two children, aged 4 and 13, and two women, aged 35 and 50. Five people remain missing.
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The storm also brought structural damage and blocked roads across the region. Authorities remain active in rescue operations for those still reported as missing, and in recent hours confirmed the rescue of 32 people who had been cut off in different localities.
🌧️ WEATHER WATCH: Hurricane Simon and Tropical Storm Rachel have brought deadly conditions to Mexico’s Pacific coast, according to reports.
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Rachel’s Path of Destruction
The cities most affected by Rachel are San Felipe, Tijuana, Playas de Rosarito, Mexicali and Tecate, along with the localities of El Arroyo, El Pípila and Maneadero. Damage to homes and businesses has been reported, with significant disruptions to several roads along the Pacific coast.
Rachel began as a tropical storm that formed off the coast of the state of Guerrero on September 27. Since then it has shown variations in intensity and trajectory as it moved up the Mexican coast before strengthening and turning toward the northwest.
Authorities have warned about landslides, the swelling of rivers and streams, and flooding in some areas. They have called on citizens to stay informed as the systems continue to move.
#LoÚltimo | MÉXICO: VEHÍCULOS QUEDAN SEMISUMERGIDOS TRAS INUNDACIONES PROVOCADAS POR LA TORMENTA RACHEL
Las intensas lluvias asociadas a la tormenta Rachel provocaron inundaciones en Ensenada, Baja California, donde varios vehículos quedaron bajo el agua y distintas calles… pic.twitter.com/dKaR6J35h2
— La Capital News (@LaCapitalNews) October 11, 2026
Simon Weakened But Dangerous
Meanwhile, Hurricane Simon has weakened to a category 1 storm but remains a threat to several localities along Mexico’s Pacific coast. The states of Nayarit and Sinaloa continue to face heavy rains and winds, along with waves between two and three meters high.
The cyclone’s center was located approximately 155 kilometers west of Jalisco and 320 kilometers south-southwest of Sinaloa, with maximum sustained winds of 150 kilometers per hour and gusts reaching 185 kilometers per hour.
Mexican authorities reported that the center of Hurricane Simon was moving toward the west-northeast at a speed of six kilometers per hour. Authorities have maintained alerts for the affected areas due to tropical storm force winds.
Simon has already claimed one life. A 71-year-old man died in a landslide in Chilpancingo, the capital of Guerrero state.
Hurricane #Simon Advisory 26A (5 PM MST, Tue Oct 13): Small Simon Nearly Stationary Off the Coast of West-Central Mexico. Interests There and Baja California Sur Should Continue to Monitor the Hurricane. https://t.co/NyUGSIFCuo
— NHC Pacific (@NHC_Pacific) October 13, 2026
The two systems have struck Mexico’s Pacific coast in quick succession, stretching emergency resources across a wide area. Rescue crews are working in multiple states, while the death toll could rise as searches continue for those still unaccounted for.
In Ensenada, the search for the five missing people remains the priority for local authorities. The confirmed rescue of 32 people who had been isolated offers some relief, but the situation in the affected municipalities remains tense.
The storms come during a period of heightened activity in the Pacific, with authorities urging residents in vulnerable areas to heed evacuation orders and avoid crossing swollen rivers or flooded roads.
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