Climate
Mexican Resort Town Braces for Severe Storm Season Three Years After Devastating Hurricane Otis
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Acapulco is preparing for a severe storm season due to a predicted Super El Niño, which raises sea temperatures and allows storms to rapidly intensify into major hurricanes. Three years after Hurricane Otis devastated the city in October 2023, causing widespread destruction and hundreds of deaths, many buildings remain unrepaired. Local officials report record-high water temperatures of 31 degrees Celsius, warning that normal storms can develop into category-five hurricanes within hours. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration attributes this increased risk to climate change combined with El Niño conditions, raising fears of extreme weather impacts on the still-recovering coastal town.
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