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Tropical Storm Raymond Drenches Mexico as Authorities Close Ports and Mount Response

Officials warn of dangerous rainfall and coastal hazards even as forecasts point to the system weakening into a depression this weekend.

Overview

  • Raymond was located near Mexico’s Pacific coast early Friday with sustained winds near 95 km/h and is expected to weaken and potentially reach Baja California Sur as a depression around Sunday.
  • Heavy rains were reported in 31 states, with Protección Civil confirming two deaths — a child in Querétaro after a landslide and a police officer in Veracruz during rescue efforts.
  • The port of Lázaro Cárdenas closed to larger vessels and Colima restricted access to beaches, while forecasters warned of 3–4 meter waves and possible waterspouts along Jalisco, Colima and Michoacán.
  • Federal emergency plans were activated with Navy and Army deployments, river monitoring and temporary shelters set up in coastal Michoacán to address floods and landslides.
  • CFE reported widespread power interruptions and said service had been restored to 88% of affected users, with repairs ongoing in hard‑hit areas.