Hurricane John Re-strengthens, Poses Severe Threat to Mexico's Coast

Hurricane John regained strength as it continued to bombard Mexico's southwestern coast, already affected by its earlier impact. The storm has caused significant damage, closed airports, and resulted in five deaths mainly due to mudslides. Experts warn of further hazards due to warm sea temperatures fueling the storm.

Hurricane John strengthened once again on Thursday, battering Mexico's southwestern coast, an area already reeling from the storm's earlier onslaught.

John has menacingly hovered near the coastline since Monday, fluctuating in intensity and disrupting major cargo ports, shutting down local airports, and claiming at least five lives due to mudslides. AccuWeather meteorologist Jesse Ferrell dubbed John a 'zombie' storm, a term used for storms that dissipate and then regain strength.

The U.S. National Hurricane Center expects John to remain a hurricane as it continues along the coast, possibly moving inland and causing further flooding and mudslides. A hurricane warning remains in place for much of Michoacan's coastline and parts of neighboring Guerrero, already impacted earlier in the week.

Guerrero Governor Evelyn Salgado urged residents to take all precautions as rising tides battered Acapulco, one of the state's prime resort areas. Meteorologist Alex DaSilva warned that warmer sea temperatures could lead to more rapid intensification of such storms in the future.

(With inputs from agencies.)