Hurricane Simon struck Mexico's Pacific coast, bringing strong winds and heavy rain before weakening to a Category 3 storm.

What it means

This is a GDACS (Global Disaster Alert and Coordination System) orange alert for Tropical Cyclone Simon (designated SIMON-26) in the Pacific, indicating that 62 people are exposed to Category 1 winds (120 km/h) or higher. However, the storm actually reached Category 4 strength (250 km/h) and struck Mexico's Pacific coast, causing widespread damage and evacuations. The low population figure likely reflects a very early or localized model estimate, not the full impact.

Accuracy & sourcesGrounded

The claim originates from GDACS, a reputable UN/EU system, but the specific number (62) appears inconsistent with other estimates (e.g., 13,399 in search results) and with the storm's actual severity (Category 4). The reporting sits close to the primary source (GDACS alert), but the number may be a preliminary or subset estimate; the broader context from news sources confirms a major hurricane.

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