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CTV News
8 hours ago
- Climate
- CTV News
Mexico assesses damage from Hurricane Erick as rising rivers leave at least 1 dead
Remnants of Erick are seen in a satellite image captured at 5:10 a.m. ET. (NOAA) ACAPULCO, Mexico — Authorities in southern Mexico were still assessing damage and watching rising rivers as rain from the remnants of Hurricane Erick doused the region. Torrential rains over steep coastal mountains and the landslides and flooding they could generate became ongoing concern for officials after Erick dissipated following a landfall early Thursday on a sparsely populated stretch of coast. At least one death was confirmed late Thursday, a 1-year-old boy who drowned in a swollen river. Erick came ashore down southern Mexico's Pacific coast in the morning as a Category 3 major hurricane, but it landed between the resort cities of Acapulco and Puerto Escondido. Authorities reported landslides, blocked highways, downed power lines and some flooding as coastal residents, above all in Acapulco, took the storm seriously with memories of the devastating Hurricane Otis in 2023 still fresh in their minds. With a steady rain falling on Acapulco, residents and remaining tourists emerged to walk outside or visit businesses opening gradually as the remnants of Hurricane Erick scraped by just inland of the resort. In Puerto Escondido, fishermen searched for and inspected storm-tossed boats and residents cleared downed trees and other debris. The threat of heavy rain remained in the mountains that rise abruptly behind Acapulco's famed beaches. Erick spent the day dragging through the coastal mountain range, dropping torrential quantities of rain. It was expected to dissipate Thursday night over the mountains in Michoacan state. Mexico Tropical Weather A walks through debris after Hurricane Erick hit near Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca state, Mexico, Thursday, June 19, 2025. (AP Photo/Luis Alberto Cruz) (Luis Alberto Cruz/AP) Erick once had Category 4 strength The U.S. National Hurricane Center in Miami said Erick was centred about 155 kilometres (95 miles) north-northwest of Acapulco Thursday night. Its maximum sustained winds were 45 km/h (30 mph), degrading it to a low pressure area. It was moving northwest at 20 km/h (13 mph). Erick had strengthened to a Category 4 storm as it approached the coast but weakened before making landfall to a Category 3. Having doubled in strength in less than a day, Erick churned through an ideal environment for quick intensification. Last year, there were 34 incidents of rapid intensification — when a storm gains at least 55 kph (35 mph) in 24 hours — which is about twice the average and causes problems with forecasting, according to the hurricane centre. One death reported President Claudia Sheinbaum said Thursday 'the people have reacted very well so far.' But authorities warned the heavy rain would now become the problem. Forecasters expected up to 40 centimetres (16 inches) of rain could fall across Oaxaca and Guerrero, with lesser totals in Chiapas, Michoacan, Colima and Jalisco states. The rainfall threatened flooding and mudslides, especially in areas with steep terrain. Late Thursday, Guerrero state Civil Defense Director Roberto Arroyo said that a 1-year-old boy had died in San Marcos, an inland community southeast of Acapulco in the path of Erick. The child's mother had tried to cross a swollen river while carrying the child, but he slipped from her arms and drowned. Mexico Tropical Weather A person removes sand from a boat that was taken offshore in preparation for Hurricane Erick after the storm hit near Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca state, Mexico, Thursday, June 19, 2025. (AP Photo/Luis Alberto Cruz) (Luis Alberto Cruz/AP) Residents venture out Restaurants, shops and supermarkets gradually reopened in Acapulco, but schools were to remain closed across Guerrero on Friday as authorities continued to assess damage, clear debris and monitor rising rivers. 'Many of us were frightened, but now it has passed,' said Juan Carlos Castañeda, a 49-year-old security guard at an Acapulco condominium complex. He said the 'tragedy of Otis marked all of us.' Despite the rain, Castañeda decided to go out for a walk. Down the coast in the fishing village of Barra Vieja, the wind-whipped surf battered the shore and heavy rain kept residents sheltered indoors. Perla Rosas, however, was among the few who ventured out, umbrella in hand, to get to her job at a convenience store. 'I feel more relaxed now, so I decided to come to work.' Acapulco still scarred by Otis Acapulco residents had braced for Erick's arrival with more preparation and trepidation because of the memory of the devastation two years earlier. The city of nearly 1 million was hit in October 2023 by Hurricane Otis, a Category 5 hurricane that rapidly intensified and caught many unprepared. At least 52 people died in Otis and the storm severely damaged almost all of the resort's hotels. ___ Cruz reported from Puerto Escondido, Mexico. Fabiola Sánchez And Luis Alberto Cruz, The Associated Press
Associated Press
13 hours ago
- Climate
- Associated Press
Mexico assesses damage from Hurricane Erick as rising rivers leave at least 1 dead
ACAPULCO, Mexico (AP) — Authorities in southern Mexico were still assessing damage and watching rising rivers as rain from the remnants of Hurricane Erick doused the region. Torrential rains over steep coastal mountains and the landslides and flooding they could generate became ongoing concern for officials after Erick dissipated following a landfall early Thursday on a sparsely populated stretch of coast. At least one death was confirmed late Thursday, a 1-year-old boy who drowned in a swollen river. Erick came ashore down southern Mexico's Pacific coast in the morning as a Category 3 major hurricane, but it landed between the resort cities of Acapulco and Puerto Escondido. Authorities reported landslides, blocked highways, downed power lines and some flooding as coastal residents, above all in Acapulco, took the storm seriously with memories of the devastating Hurricane Otis in 2023 still fresh in their minds. With a steady rain falling on Acapulco, residents and remaining tourists emerged to walk outside or visit businesses opening gradually as the remnants of Hurricane Erick scraped by just inland of the resort. In Puerto Escondido, fishermen searched for and inspected storm-tossed boats and residents cleared downed trees and other debris. The threat of heavy rain remained in the mountains that rise abruptly behind Acapulco's famed beaches. Erick spent the day dragging through the coastal mountain range, dropping torrential quantities of rain. It was expected to dissipate Thursday night over the mountains in Michoacan state. Erick once had Category 4 strength The U.S. National Hurricane Center in Miami said Erick was centered about 155 kilometers (95 miles) north-northwest of Acapulco Thursday night. Its maximum sustained winds were 45 kph (30 mph), degrading it to a low pressure area. It was moving northwest at 20 kph (13 mph). Erick had strengthened to a Category 4 storm as it approached the coast but weakened before making landfall to a Category 3. Having doubled in strength in less than a day, Erick churned through an ideal environment for quick intensification. Last year, there were 34 incidents of rapid intensification — when a storm gains at least 55 kph (35 mph) in 24 hours — which is about twice the average and causes problems with forecasting, according to the hurricane center. One death reported President Claudia Sheinbaum said Thursday 'the people have reacted very well so far.' But authorities warned the heavy rain would now become the problem. Forecasters expected up to 40 centimeters (16 inches) of rain could fall across Oaxaca and Guerrero, with lesser totals in Chiapas, Michoacan, Colima and Jalisco states. The rainfall threatened flooding and mudslides, especially in areas with steep terrain. Late Thursday, Guerrero state Civil Defense Director Roberto Arroyo said that a 1-year-old boy had died in San Marcos, an inland community southeast of Acapulco in the path of Erick. The child's mother had tried to cross a swollen river while carrying the child, but he slipped from her arms and drowned. Residents venture out Restaurants, shops and supermarkets gradually reopened in Acapulco, but schools were to remain closed across Guerrero on Friday as authorities continued to assess damage, clear debris and monitor rising rivers. 'Many of us were frightened, but now it has passed,' said Juan Carlos Castañeda, a 49-year-old security guard at an Acapulco condominium complex. He said the 'tragedy of Otis marked all of us.' Despite the rain, Castañeda decided to go out for a walk. Down the coast in the fishing village of Barra Vieja, the wind-whipped surf battered the shore and heavy rain kept residents sheltered indoors. Perla Rosas, however, was among the few who ventured out, umbrella in hand, to get to her job at a convenience store. 'I feel more relaxed now, so I decided to come to work.' Acapulco still scarred by Otis Acapulco residents had braced for Erick's arrival with more preparation and trepidation because of the memory of the devastation two years earlier. The city of nearly 1 million was hit in October 2023 by Hurricane Otis, a Category 5 hurricane that rapidly intensified and caught many unprepared. At least 52 people died in Otis and the storm severely damaged almost all of the resort's hotels. ___ Cruz reported from Puerto Escondido, Mexico.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Construction starts Monday at Longmont's Ninth Avenue railroad crossing
Construction is scheduled to begin Monday at the Ninth Avenue railroad crossing between Collyer and Baker streets, for Longmont's Railroad Quiet Zones Project. One lane of traffic on Ninth Avenue will be closed in both directions across the railroad crossing for approximately four weeks. Additional intermittent lane closures may be required until construction at the crossing is complete at the end of August, according to a city news release. A 'quiet zone' is a section of railroad in Longmont where trains do not routinely sound their horns at road crossings. However, multiple adjacent crossings will need to have safety improvements, before a full quiet zone can be designated. The city noted that residents may still hear train horns after construction is completed at these crossings, until the other adjacent crossings are also completed. This is part of the first group of crossings to receive safety improvements that will eventually be designated as a Quiet Zone through downtown Longmont. The other crossings in this group include 17th Avenue, Longs Peak Avenue/Atwood Street and Third Avenue/Atwood Street. Regular construction hours are Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Some work may occur until 7 p.m., and also on Saturdays and Sundays, as necessary, according to the release. Detour signs will direct vehicle and pedestrian traffic to alternate routes, as needed. In some cases, a full closure of the railroad crossing is required. For more information, visit the Quiet Zones in Longmont webpage. Questions or concerns regarding the project should be directed to the project hotline by calling 720-526-2044 or emailing QuietZones@
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Cleanup and testing underway after sewage spill dumps over 3 million gallons in Palm Bay
The Brief A sewer break released over 3 million gallons of sewage into local waterways. Crews have recovered about 2 million gallons; cleanup continues through Saturday. Residents await test results and question the city's infrastructure safeguards. PALM BAY, Fla. - City officials in Palm Bay are continuing cleanup efforts after more than 3 million gallons of sewage spilled into residential areas and nearby waterways following a sewer pipe break. What we know A sewer line rupture in Palm Bay on Sunday night led to the release of approximately 3.19 million gallons of raw sewage into local waterways, including Turkey Creek and surrounding riverways. The break occurred near Claremont Street. Crews have since recovered about 2 million gallons and removed a foot of contaminated soil, but over a million gallons could not be retrieved. What we don't know Officials have not yet released the full environmental impact of the spill. Water sample test results, which will indicate the level of contamination in affected waterways, are still pending. It is also unclear what caused the pipe to fail or whether aging infrastructure played a role. The backstory This is not the first time Palm Bay has dealt with a wastewater spill, and some residents have expressed growing frustration over the city's handling of such incidents. Concerns have mounted over the city's wastewater infrastructure and how future spills can be prevented. What they're saying Officials say crews have so far been able to recover approximately 2 million gallons of wastewater and have removed 12 inches of contaminated soil from the impacted site. However, more than 1 million gallons could not be recovered. "We've been dealt with a devastating blow," said Palm Bay Mayor Rob Medina. "The reaction of the men and women that actually served throughout this catastrophe should be commended — countless hours, many didn't sleep." What's next Cleanup crews are expected to remain in the area through Saturday as part of the continuing response effort. STAY CONNECTED WITH FOX 35 ORLANDO: Download the FOX Local app for breaking news alerts, the latest news headlines Download the FOX 35 Storm Team Weather app for weather alerts & radar Sign up for FOX 35's daily newsletter for the latest morning headlines FOX Local:Stream FOX 35 newscasts, FOX 35 News+, Central Florida Eats on your smart TV The Source This story was written based on information shared by the City of Palm Bay.
CBC
12-06-2025
- Automotive
- CBC
Linc to be closed for maintenance this weekend after several delays
After being rescheduled multiple times, routine maintenance is set to close Hamilton's Lincoln M. Alexander Parkway on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Several other temporary road closures are in effect in the city this week, including on Garner Road in Ancaster and Upper James Street on the Mountain. The Linc closure will take place starting the morning of June 13 and end on June 16 at 5 a.m. It was originally scheduled for May 23 to 26. The roadway will close for annual maintenance from Golf Links and Mohawk roads to the Red Hill Valley Parkway. "Residents are encouraged to plan ahead, use alternate routes during this time, and expect delays and increased traffic on surrounding roads. Motorists are reminded to follow posted detour signs and take extra caution in construction zones," the city said in a news release. Multiple road closures planned for Thursday On Wednesday, a six-week partial lane closure began at Garner and Fiddlers Green roads as part of long-term work to improve the area. Only Westbound traffic will be allowed, according to the city's website. An ongoing lane closure on Twenty Road between Glancaster Road and Garth Street is expected to end Thursday afternoon. There will be a lane closure on Upper James Street, south of Alderlea Avenue between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m., for drainage work. There will also be several lane closures between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. for work monitoring combined sewer overflows. Those will occur throughout the day at the following locations, the city says: Near East Street N., and King Street E. Near Algonquin Avenue and Thomcrest Boulevard. Near Dundas Street E., and Hamilton Street S. Near Dundas Street E., and Burke Street. Near East Street N., and Hunter Street. Near Stuart Street and Caroline Street N. Near Forsyth Avenue N., and Sterling Street. Near Kenora Avenue and Delawana Drive. Near Forsyth Avenue N., and Sterling Street. Near Homestead Drive and Strathearne Place.
