Hurricane Simon and Tropical Storm Rachel Kill at Least Five Along Mexico’s Pacific Coast

Hurricane Simon and Tropical Storm Rachel caused at least five deaths and left several people missing along Mexico’s Pacific coast and Baja California in the second week of October 2026.

Guerrero governor Evelyn Salgado and Baja California governor Marina del Pilar Ávila confirmed fatalities that included a 71-year-old man and a young girl. Emergency teams conducted rescues in coastal towns and resorts as Simon reached Category 3 strength with its eye remaining offshore. Heavy rain and wind damaged structures between the Sierra Madre and the Pacific. Rachel brought additional flooding to parts of the Baja peninsula. Al Jazeera and local reports placed the combined death toll at five, with five still missing as of 13 October.

The storms formed during an active Pacific hurricane season. Mexican authorities issued evacuation orders for low-lying areas and opened shelters. Power outages and road closures were reported in several municipalities. No major damage to critical infrastructure such as ports or refineries has been confirmed in initial assessments.

The concrete outcome is five confirmed deaths, ongoing search efforts for the missing, and temporary disruption to tourism and local transport. Reconstruction costs and the full extent of agricultural damage will become clearer once waters recede. For residents of Guerrero and Baja California, the immediate task is clearing debris and restoring basic services.