A vehicle of the National Guard is parked near a mudslide caused by Hurricane John, in Acapulco, Mexico, September 26, 2024. REUTERS/Javier Verdin
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - As the slow-moving Tropical Storm John crawled along Mexico's Pacific coast on Friday, its four days of accumulated rain over the home state of major beach resort Acapulco now far exceeds the downpour from last year's devastating Hurricane Otis.
Alejandra Mendez, the head of Mexico's national meteorological service, told reporters on Friday that more than 37 inches of rain (95 centimeters) have fallen over southern Guerrero state, home to Acapulco, as a result of John since Monday.
