Hurricane John Causes Fatalities, May Strike Again

Tropical Storm John, after initially striking Mexico's Pacific coast as a powerful Category 3 hurricane on Monday, is forecasted to regain hurricane strength and make landfall again. The storm has already caused severe flooding, landslides, and at least five deaths, including a mother and her 10-year-old son in Guerrero state. The U.S. National Hurricane Center has issued warnings of catastrophic flash flooding and mudslides across multiple states, including Guerrero, Oaxaca, and Michoacan. Local authorities have urged residents in low-lying areas to seek shelter, especially in Acapulco, which is still recovering from last year's Hurricane Otis. Scientists attribute the rapid intensification of storms like John to warmer ocean temperatures driven by climate change. Continued heavy rains and strong winds are expected through Friday, exacerbating the damage in affected regions.