"Devastating Hurricane Otis Claims 27 Lives in Acapulco, Mexico"

Residents in Acapulco and surrounding areas are desperately seeking aid and supplies after Hurricane Otis, a Category 5 storm, caused widespread destruction. Many streets are covered in mud and debris, and some residents are still missing. The city is cut off from the rest of the country due to landslides and downed trees, with limited access to utilities and communication. The government has sent military personnel and rescue crews, but there are reports of insufficient equipment. Hotels and high-rises have suffered severe damage, and looting has been reported. Thousands of families have sought refuge in temporary shelters, and the full extent of the damage is still unknown.
- Hurricane Otis Updates: 27 Killed In Acapulco | Weather.com The Weather Channel
- Mexican officials say 27 dead, 4 missing from Hurricane Otis WQAD News 8
- Hurricane Otis's Surprise Power Surge Is Now a Common Nightmare Scenario Bloomberg
- Hurricane Otis kills at least 27 in devastating blow to Acapulco, Mexico, that tore through high-rises and inundated roads CNN
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