Mexico – Rainfall From Storm Hernán Causes Flooding in Jalisco and Colima

Heavy rain in Mexico in the wake of Tropical Storm Hernán has caused flooding in the states of Jalisco and Colima over the last few days.

Flood clean up in Jalisco, Mexico, after heavy rain from Tropical Storm Hernan in late August 2020. Photo: Government of Jalisco

Evacuations were carried out in Cihuatlán and La Huerta in Jalisco and Manzanillo in Colima after floods and landslides from 27 August.

In a 24 hour period to 28 August, El Chiflón in Jalisco recorded 229.5 mm of rain and Manzanillo in Colima 290.3 mm.

Over 600 homes have been damaged in Jalisco, mostly in Cihuatlán and La Huerta municipalities. One person died as a result of strong winds in La Huerta.

Several areas have been cut off after floods and landslides damaged roads. Civil Protection and state authorities have been distributing food and supplies by helicopter.

Tropical Storm Hernan formed in the Eastern Pacific on 26 August 2020 and is moving along the western coast of Mexico.

Flood damage in Jalisco, Mexico, after heavy rain from Tropical Storm Hernan in late August 2020. Photo: Government of Jalisco

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