Hurricane Polo Roars as One of the Strongest Storms in Pacific History
Mexico braces for Hurricane Polo, one of the strongest storms ever recorded, with Category 5 winds and severe flooding risks.
POLICY WIRE — Mexico City, Mexico — Hurricane Polo has intensified into one of the most powerful Pacific cyclones in recent history, with sustained winds reaching 165 mph (265 kph) and threatening coastal regions along Mexico’s Pacific coast.
The U.S. National Hurricane Center classified the storm as extremely dangerous, noting that it is expected to move northwest over the next several days without making direct landfall. However, hurricane-force winds extend up to 40 miles from its center, posing a risk to coastal communities in Guerrero, Michoacán, and Colima states.
Authorities have issued warnings about potential flash flooding, mudslides, and hazardous ocean conditions due to heavy rainfall. The rapid intensification of the storm, fueled by El Niño, has stunned meteorologists, who describe it as one of the strongest hurricanes ever recorded in the Pacific Basin.
Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)
