The possible formation of Tropical Storm Kristy, which originated from Tropical Depression Once-E, is severely affecting the southern and southeastern coasts of Mexico. The tropical depression will generate torrential rains and strong winds in the regions of Oaxaca, Chiapas, Veracruz and Tabasco, where extraordinary rains exceeding 250 mm are expected, in addition to high waves and the formation of waterspouts on the coasts. Where is the tropical depression located? According to the National Meteorological Service (SMN), Kristy It is interacting with a monsoon trough and low pressure in the southwestern Gulf of Mexico, which intensified adverse weather conditions. At 6:00 p.m. on October 2, the depression’s sustained winds reached 55 km/h, with gusts of up to 75 km/h, and a movement towards the south-southwest at 7 km/h. The prevention zone due to the effects of the tropical depression has been established from Lagunas de Chacahua, Oaxaca, to Boca de Pijijiapan, Chiapas. Emergency plans activated in affected statesThe authorities issued alerts in the most affected states, activating emergency protocols such as the DN-III-E and the Marina Plan, and evacuating thousands of people to temporary shelters. The continuous rains caused floods, overflows of rivers and cuts in the electricity supply, mainly affecting the most vulnerable areas. In addition to Oaxaca and Chiapas, the rains could extend to states such as Guerrero, Puebla, Michoacán and the State of Mexico, where an increase in wind conditions is also expected and waves.How to watch the tropical depression LIVE?The Windy tool offers the possibility of consulting the trajectory of meteorological phenomena in real time.Here we show you how Cyclone Kristy evolves.Follow here our coverage at the time of its evolution and passage through Mexico.
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Possible Tropical Storm ‘Kristy’ LIVE: Trajectory in Mexico | TODAY October 3
