Severe flash floods hit southern Mexico

Severe flash floods hit southern Mexico

A small area of low pressure, partially related to remnants of Hurricane “Julia” formed a little less than a hundred miles to the south of the coast of southern Mexico. The system is dropping heavy rainfall over southern parts of the country and causing dangerous flash flooding.

Hurricane “Julia” makes landfall in Nicaragua

Hurricane “Julia” makes landfall in Nicaragua

Hurricane “Julia” made landfall along the coast near Laguna de Perlas in Nicaragua at 07:15 UTC on October 9, 2022, with maximum sustained winds of 140 km/h (85 mph), making it a Category 1 hurricane.