Tropical Depression Near Mexican Coast Targets Area Saturated by Hurricane John, Reports Reuters

Storm System Approaches Mexico’s Southern Pacific Coast

MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – A new storm system is making its way toward Mexico’s southern Pacific coast and nearby Guatemala, with expectations to move inland on Wednesday, as reported by the U.S. National Hurricane Center (NHC).

This tropical depression, currently referred to as Eleven-E, has not yet been designated a named storm but is anticipated to strengthen into a tropical storm overnight. This could pose a risk of renewed flooding and landslides, especially in areas that have already been impacted by severe rainfall.

Recently, Hurricane John and its remnants unleashed significant rainfall across a broad region of Mexico’s southwestern coast, resulting in deadly mudslides that claimed at least 22 lives.

According to the Miami-based forecaster, the tropical depression is situated approximately 75 miles southeast of the significant Mexican port of Salina Cruz in Oaxaca state, which is home to a major oil refinery operated by the national oil company.

The storm system is projected to bring between 4 to 12 inches of rain to various southern Mexican states, as well as a portion of western Guatemala, the NHC indicated.