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The National Water Commission (Conagua) reported thatthe tropical storm John It evolved rapidly during the afternoon of Monday, September 23, and is now classified as a Category 2 hurricane.
In view of this, the page zoom_earth He warned on his Instagram account that Hurricane John will make landfall between Monday, September 23 and Tuesday, September 24 in the south of the state of Oaxacawhere it probably has a higher category.
During the afternoon of Monday, Laura VelazquezCivil Protection coordinator reported that the cyclone John It intensified into a Category 2 hurricane 155 kilometers off Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca.
This is what hurricane ‘John’ looks like
What do Mexican agencies say?
The Federal Electricity Commission reported on Monday that it is prepared to deal with any potential impacts caused by Hurricane John.
In a statement, the Commission reported that it “has specific plans for emergency response, which provide mechanisms for timely decision-making in the event of disruption to the electricity supply caused by natural phenomena.”
While the Conagua warned that in the states of Oaxaca, Guerrero, Tabasco, Michoacan, Morelos, Puebla and the State of Mexico heavy rains are expected at times.
What is a hurricane?
According to the official Conagua website, A hurricane is the fourth and final stage that a tropical cyclone can reach.
Its main features are:
- Winds of 119 kilometers per hour or more.
- Cloudy area that reaches from 500 to 900 kilometers in diameter.
- A hurricane eye with a diameter of around 24 to 40 kilometers.
- Among other things that stand out in this phenomenon are the presence of torrential rains, high waves and storm surge.
Category 2 hurricane
In its second stage of intensity, the maximum winds can reach from 154 to 177 km/h while its central pressure ranges from 965 to 979 millibars.
The tide can reach waves of up to two and a half meters that can cause damage to doors, windows and some roofs, causing considerable damage to docks, mobile homes and signs.
Boats can break their moorings, and the area can be flooded two to four hours before the center of the hurricane arrives.
What to do if a hurricane is approaching?
- Cenapred gives some advice and measures to take in case a hurricane is approaching soon, and they are:
- Locate on a sketch the places that were set up as temporary shelters.
- Prepare and have on hand a directory with numbers for family members, emergency services and Civil Protection; important documents; canned food and bottled water for two days; first aid kit; repair tools; radio; flashlight; and batteries.
- Repair roofs and windows of the home to avoid further damage.
- Store insecticides in waterproof places.
- Keep the roof, drains and sewers clean.
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