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Hurricane Erick Strikes Oaxaca: Flash Floods Loom Large

6/19/2025

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Hurricane Erick slammed into Oaxaca, Mexico, packing a powerful punch as a Category 3 storm with winds reaching 125 mph. With forecasts predicting up to 20 inches of rain, the threat of flash floods and mudslides looms large. Authorities are closing schools and opening shelters, urging residents to brace for the impending chaos.

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Hurricane Erick slammed into Oaxaca, Mexico, packing a powerful punch as a Category 3 storm with winds reaching 125 mph. With forecasts predicting up to 20 inches of rain, the threat of flash floods and mudslides looms large. Authorities are closing schools and opening shelters, urging residents to brace for the impending chaos.