Natural disasters have existed since the beginning of history although there are some hurricanes that to date are remembered for being the deadliest of which there is a record. Most of them occurred recently and have affected both first world and other underdeveloped countries.
Balance of Hurricane Otis in Mexico
This topic is of great relevance due to the current panorama that Mexico faces due to the Hurricane Otis. Its impact was recorded during the early hours of this October 25, 2023 on the coast of Guerrero. At the state level, such a strong phenomenon has never occurred in our country.
When the natural phenomenon reached Acapulco beaches It was category 5. It is the most dangerous and is used when it has sustained winds above 250 km/h. When that happens its destructive potential is the highest of all. The most surprising thing is that just 24 hours before it was a tropical storm.
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According to the federal government, Hurricane Otis has caused 27 deaths and 4 people missing. Although it is not ruled out that the number will increase in the following hours because rescue activities continue in the area.
The deadliest hurricanes in history
Now is the time to review the deadliest hurricanes of which there is a record. In accordance with Statista the most dangerous was Mitch and it occurred in 1998. It far surpasses all the others because according to the official record it was responsible for 19,325 deaths.
This hydrometeorological event was so powerful that it not only affected one country but the entire Central American region. The most damaged nations were Honduras, Nicaragua, El Salvador and Guatemala. Although its remnant even reached some areas of Costa Rica. Mexico, Cuba, and the southern United States.
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It is also worth remembering the catastrophe caused by the Hurricane Jeanne in 2004. It was formed in the Caribbean and reached winds of over 200 kilometers per hour, although its greatest impact occurred in Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic. According to official information, it caused 3,035 deaths.
In the third position of the deadliest hurricanes in history is Katrina, which occurred in 2005 and was responsible for one of the greatest tragedies in the United States. To date, it is classified as one of the most intense that has been generated in the Atlantic and the most affected areas were New Orleans, Louisiana, Florida and Mississippi.
Due to its impact, it left entire cities flooded and caused a tragedy that led to the death of 1,830 people.
Finally, as a recap, we share with you the total number of deaths caused by those who are classified as the deadliest hurricanes in history.
- Mitch (1998) – 19,325
- Jeanne (2004) – 3,035
- Katrina (2005) – 1,830
- Stan (2005) – 1,668
- Gordon (1994) – 1,147
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