Tropical Storm Dalila swept along Mexico’s southwestern coast over the weekend, causing significant damage to infrastructure and beachside businesses in Guerrero state, a region still recovering from previous hurricanes.
The storm, which formed in the Pacific on Friday, brought between 75 and 150 millimeters of rainfall to states from Chiapas to Nayarit. Guerrero bore the brunt of the weather system, with some coastal areas experiencing 15 hours of continuous rain, high winds, and waves reaching heights of five meters.
Infrastructure and Community Impact
Among the most serious damage was the collapse of the Omitlán bridge, which connects central Guerrero with the Costa Chica region. The destruction has effectively cut off several communities, while roads in coastal mountain areas were washed out in the Montaña, Costa Chica, and Sierra regions.
In Acapulco, at least five beachside restaurants sustained damage, and approximately 50 residences were destroyed in the upscale Diamante district, known for its high-end condominiums and modern hotels. The Acapulco-Pinapotepa coastal highway was temporarily closed on Sunday.
Mountain communities above Acapulco also suffered, with roofs blown off houses and trees felled in Coyuca de Catalán, Ciudad Altamirano, and Ajuchitlán. The small town of Cerro Prieto de Atoyac was left without electricity throughout the weekend.
Weather Updates and Ongoing Warnings
By Sunday night, rainfall had subsided in Guerrero as Dalila was downgraded to a post-tropical storm. The National Hurricane Center reported that the storm had turned westward away from the Mexican coast with maximum sustained winds decreasing to 35 mph. Forecasts indicate Dalila will likely dissipate by late Tuesday or early Wednesday.
Local officials continue to warn that high waves and storm surges remain a threat to coastal areas, even as the worst of the storm has passed.
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