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eNCA
9 hours ago
- Climate
- eNCA
Cleanup begins as Hurricane Erick moves on from Mexican coast
PUERTO ESCONDIDO - Southern Mexico started the cleanup process in the aftermath of Hurricane Erick, which slammed into its Pacific coast as a powerful Category 3 storm but weakened as it moved inland. In the tourist town of Puerto Escondido in Oaxaca state, residents and emergency personnel worked to drain flooded streets and clear debris left behind as the storm knocked over trees and street signs and buried boats under sand on the beach. Much of the town of about 30,000 people was left without electricity or cellphone coverage. No deaths or injuries were reported from Puerto Escondido or elsewhere in the storm zone. Erick weakened to a tropical storm as it moved across southern Mexico on Thursday. "Continued rapid weakening is forecast, and Erick will likely dissipate tonight," the US National Hurricane Center (NHC) said in its latest advisory. The centre warned of heavy rainfall in the state of Guerrero, with the risk of life-threatening flooding and mudslides. Mexico sees major storms every year, usually between May and November, on both its Pacific and Caribbean coasts.
The Herald Scotland
10 hours ago
- Climate
- The Herald Scotland
Hurricane Erick expected to bring life threatening flooding landslides
A hurricane warning was in effect between the tourist enclaves of Acapulco and Puerto Angel. Scientists have warned that Erick could become the most intense hurricane along Mexico's Pacific coast this early in the season. Up to 16 inches of rain is expected to hit the states of Oaxaca and Guerrero, according to the hurricane center. Threats to residents "Heavy rainfall will lead to life-threatening flooding and mudslides, especially in areas of steep terrain," NHC warned, as local authorities asked residents to remain vigilant. Mexico's national water commission, Conagua, gave a similar warning, adding that waves in coastal areas were reaching up to 33 feet high. Oaxaca Governor Salomon Jara, in a post on X, urged residents to follow authorities' recommendations and said shelters were available for those in areas at risk. Mexican authorities have also been coordinating evacuation efforts for tourists in beach destinations, including Acapulco. (Reporting by Aida Pelaez-Fernandez and Anmol Choubey in Bengaluru; Editing by Himani Sarkar; Editing by Toby Chopra and Bernadette Baum)
Daily Mail
14 hours ago
- Business
- Daily Mail
'Saudi Arabia is a global destination for real estate investment,' says Mohammed Albuty, CEO of the National Housing Company
Mohammed Albuty, CEO of the National Housing Company (NHC), affirmed that Saudi Arabia is undergoing a significant transformation in the real estate sector, driven by the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030. He emphasised that NHC is at the forefront of this transformation as the region's largest real estate developer and the executive arm of the public sector. Mr Albuty's remarks came during his participation at the 'Capitals London ' event, held alongside the Cityscape Global Exhibition, where he highlighted that NHC has played a key role in the success of raising the homeownership rate among Saudi citizens to 65pc one year ahead of schedule, and aims to reach 70pc by 2030. This progress has been fuelled by the development of more than 600,000 residential units, half of which are expected to be completed by the end of 2025. He added that the company is currently managing 39 high-profile projects across 17 cities in Saudi Arabia, with total investments exceeding $154 billion. To date, over 100,000 residential units have been sold through off-plan sales. NHC also manages a land portfolio in the Kingdom spanning more than 284 million square meters. Mr Albuty emphasised that enhancing quality of life is a core pillar of the company's strategic plans. Sustainability principles are embedded across all stages of development, from planning and design to material selection and community management. NHC aims to reduce commuting times, provide interactive public spaces, promote healthy lifestyles that strengthen social bonds and a sense of belonging, and dedicate vast areas to green spaces. Mr Albuty also noted that NHC has successfully attracted international developers with direct investments exceeding $10 billion, through strategic partnerships with global real estate firms. Key partners include K. Hovnanian from the United States, Urbas from Spain, TMG from Egypt, CITIC Group from China, Emlak Konut from Turkey, and Kooheji from Bahrain. These partnerships encompass the development of major residential projects, in addition to collaboration with CITIC in areas such as supporting industries, logistics zones, and supply chains to enhance local content. Mr Albuty concluded his statement by affirming that the Saudi real estate market is gaining increasing confidence from investors around the world. He emphasised that NHC is moving forward with a clear vision to become the main driver of real estate growth, contributing to the development of integrated cities that reflect customer aspirations and support the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030.
India Today
15 hours ago
- Climate
- India Today
Hurricane Erick weakens to tropical storm after hitting Mexico
Hurricane Erick made landfall on Mexico's southern Pacific coast as a powerful Category 3 hurricane, bringing strong winds, heavy rain, and widespread damage on Thursday. The storm hit near the town of Puerto Escondido around 5:30 AM (local time), but by the afternoon, it weakened as a tropical storm as it moved further to Mexico's weather agency, wind speeds dropped to around 50 mph (85 kph) after landfall. Although the winds slowed down, the rainfall remained a serious in the affected towns began clearing away debris after the storm RAINS, FLOODS, AND POWER OUTAGES REPORTED The US National Hurricane Centre (NHC) warned that Erick's rainfall could still be deadly. The storm was expected to bring up to 8 inches (20 cm) of rain in parts of Guerrero, and up to 4 inches in Oaxaca and Michoacan. In some places, especially those with mountains or hills, the risk of mudslides and flooding was especially high."Life-threatening flooding and mudslides are expected, especially in areas of steep terrain," the NHC environment ministry also warned about huge waves reaching up to 10 meters (33 feet), making the coastal areas even more deaths were reported immediately after the storm, according to Laura Velzquez, head of Mexico's civil protection agency. However, damage to homes, roads, and services was hospitals were damaged, and power lines were brought down by the strong winds. The Federal Electricity Commission (CFE) said over 123,000 users in Oaxaca lost power. By late morning, electricity had been restored to about 26% of those Governor Salomn Jara confirmed that many roads and highways in the region were also damaged or closed due to floods and landslides. In Santiago Pinotepa Nacional, around 200 people were forced to leave their homes due to rising WARN OF FUTURE STORM RISKSMeteorologists said Hurricane Erick was one of the major hurricanes to make landfall in the eastern Pacific this season. They warned storms like this could become stronger in the future due to rising sea temperatures."Rapid intensification near coastal cities is a major concern this hurricane water temperatures continue to increase," said Alex DaSilva, AccuWeather's lead hurricane area around Acapulco remains especially vulnerable. The beach city is still recovering from Hurricane Otis, which struck in 2023 causing massive inputs from Agencies
Qatar Tribune
16 hours ago
- Climate
- Qatar Tribune
Hurricane Erick, classified as ‘dangerous', makes landfall in Mexico
Mexico CITYcColor:> Hurricane Erick, which has been classified as dangerous, has reached Mexico. The storm made landfall in the south-western state of Oaxaca on Thursday with wind speeds of 205 kilometres per hour, according to the US National Hurricane Center (NHC) in Miami. The storm brought heavy rain and strong winds, causing at least nine landslides on country roads, said the coordinator of Mexico's National Civil Protection Agency, Laura Velázquez. Erick also reportedly caused trees and power poles to topple. There were power outages and flooding, including in a hospital. According to preliminary official reports, there have been no fatalities so far in the affected states of Guerrero and Oaxaca. Shortly before making landfall, Erick weakened from the second-highest hurricane category 4 to category 3. The NHC had previously stated that it was an 'extremely dangerous' storm. President Claudia Sheinbaum urged continued caution in her daily press conference. (DPA)
