"Hurricane Otis: Unprecedented Power Surge Threatens Acapulco"
Hurricane Otis, the strongest storm in the history of the Eastern Pacific Coast, made landfall in Acapulco, Mexico, causing significant damage and leaving large areas without power or communication. The storm rapidly intensified from a tropical storm to a Category 5 hurricane, catching many by surprise. Acapulco, once a popular tourist destination, has been struggling with violence and crime in recent years. The storm weakened to a tropical storm by midmorning, but the extent of the damage is still unknown.