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Hurricane Otis makes landfall near Acapulco as a Category 5 storm
Mexico
First seen: Aug 18, 2026, 6:17 PM UTCUpdated: Aug 20, 2026, 4:31 AM UTC
WHAT HAPPENED
Hurricane Otis made landfall near Acapulco, Mexico, as a Category 5 storm. Headlines describe widespread devastation and looting in the city.
SO WHAT?
The storm poses a major public-safety and infrastructure risk in Acapulco and surrounding areas.
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Reports behind this event
southerngazette.caen
Hurricane Otis is expected to make landfall near Acapulco, Mexico as a Category 5 storm.
Aug 20, 2026, 4:31 AM UTC
photogallery.indiatimes.comen
Hurricane Otis batters Mexico, causes widespread devastation in Acapulco
Aug 20, 2026, 2:47 AM UTC
digbycourier.caen
Acapulco, Mexico was looted and devastated after Hurricane Otis
Aug 19, 2026, 4:47 PM UTC
northernpen.caen
Acapulco, Mexico was looted and devastated after Hurricane Otis
Aug 19, 2026, 7:32 AM UTC
digbycourier.caen
Hurricane Otis makes landfall near Acapulco as a Category 5 storm
Aug 18, 2026, 6:17 PM UTC