Dozens Remain Missing as , Hurricane Otis Death Toll , Rises in Acapulco .
'New York Post' reports that Acapulco's death toll
from Hurricane Otis continues to rise.
'New York Post' reports that Acapulco's death toll
from Hurricane Otis continues to rise.
On October 25, Otis slammed into the Pacific
resort city with winds over 165 miles per hour. .
'NYP' reports that the deadly Category 5 storm tore
off roofs, submerged streets, severed communications
and cut off both road and air infrastructure. .
Citing figures provided by state prosecutors, the governor
of Guerrero said that 45 people have been confirmed
dead, while an additional 47 remain missing.
Citing figures provided by state prosecutors, the governor
of Guerrero said that 45 people have been confirmed
dead, while an additional 47 remain missing.
'NYP' reports that people gathered
in Acapulco's Playa Honda on
October 30, looking for those still missing. .
'NYP' reports that people gathered
in Acapulco's Playa Honda on
October 30, looking for those still missing. .
President Andres Manuel López Obrador
has urged local authorities to ensure the delivery
of basic goods to Acapulco’s desperate population.
President Andres Manuel López Obrador
has urged local authorities to ensure the delivery
of basic goods to Acapulco’s desperate population.
According to estimates, the staggering
cost of damages caused by Otis is
estimated to reach as high as $15 billion.
According to estimates, the staggering
cost of damages caused by Otis is
estimated to reach as high as $15 billion.
The government has deployed approximately
17,000 members of the armed forces to
distribute supplies and maintain order.
The government has deployed approximately
17,000 members of the armed forces to
distribute supplies and maintain order.
'NYP' reports that the hurricane struck
as Mexico's next presidential election
is just seven months away.
López Obrador has denounced critics who claim he
continues to downplay the gravity of the disaster. He says that the criticism is politically motivated. .
López Obrador has denounced critics who claim he
continues to downplay the gravity of the disaster. He says that the criticism is politically motivated.