Mexico starts clearing up Hurricane Otis wreckage as casualties reach 27

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SaltWire's Atlantic regional weather forecast for October 27, 2023 | SaltWire - Hurricane Otis wreaked havoc on the beach resorts of Acapulco, claiming 27 lives, the Mexican government said, and leaving in its wake damage amounting to billions of dollars following one of the most forceful storms the country has experienced.

The storm caused widespread devastation across Acapulco, flooding thoroughfares, tearing roofs from residences and hotels, submerging vehicles, and severing communication, road, and air connections. In order to evacuate tourists, an air bridge between Acapulco and Mexico City will be set up on Friday, the Ministry of Infrastructure, Communications and Transport said, after announcing the control tower at Acapulco International Airport was back in operation.

The hurricane peeled off sections of buildings in downtown Acapulco. Some Mexican media posted videos of looting in the city. Reuters could not immediately confirm the content of the videos.

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