After the devastating Hurricane ‘Otis’ hit Mexico’s Pacific coast last week, the death toll has now risen to 48. People are still missing. Hotels, restaurants, nightclubs and shopping centers in the famous resort of Acapulco were destroyed.
‘Otis’ hit the coast Wednesday night as a Level 5 hurricane with sustained winds of nearly 170 miles per hour and gusts up to 210 miles per hour.
In just twelve hours the storm had developed from a tropical storm to a dangerous hurricane. It then lost its power over land and eventually disappeared.
80 percent of all hotels affected
More than 270,000 apartments and houses were damaged by the hurricane. In addition, 80 percent of all hotels in the tourism-dependent region were affected, the government announced.
The region’s tourism infrastructure was severely affected by the storm. “Otis” destroyed hotels, restaurants, nightclubs and shopping centers in Acapulco. According to initial estimates, the storm could cause economic damage worth 15 billion dollars (14.2 billion euros).
Beach resort for every wallet
Acapulco is known for its cliff divers and luxury hotels. The holiday destination is also popular with low-budget tourists. The international jet set once resided there. However, due to rampant violent crime, tourists from abroad have become fewer and fewer in recent times. Nowadays it is mainly the residents of Mexico City who spend their holidays or long weekends there.
Source: Krone
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