Hurricane Blas causes the closure of schools in Michoacán
In the presence of hurricane Blaise, thousands of students will be affected in their classes by the closure of schools, since the authorities consider that the phenomenon represents a danger. It is worth mentioning that it has caused intense rains in several states of the country, for which they ask to take precautions.
The Secretary of Education in the State (SEE), explained that this prevention measure applies to public and private schools. The support of the community was requested in case the campuses are flooded, as well as it was reported that everything will remain closed until the danger moves away and Civil Protection gives permission to return.
Specialists point out that the phenomenon will move along the Mexican Pacific coast, causing rains and possible landslides.
Authorities ask for extreme precautions due to Hurricane Blas
Weather conditions do not favor the states
Since the possible formation of the tropical storm off the coast of the states of Oaxaca and Guerrero was announced, the population living in the 243 kilometers of coastline was asked to take precautions, since the National Meteorological Service (SMN) anticipated torrential rainfall. .
At least 20 municipalities in Michoacán have been affected and in Morelia, heavy rains have been reported in the early hours of this Thursday, June 16.
Civil Protection reported through a statement that in the presence of the hurricane, there will be strong winds that will cause power failures; Given all this, the emergency services are alert for any incident that may arise.
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Path of Hurricane Blas
The weather phenomenon caused damage
Conagua reported that at 10:00 p.m. on Wednesday, the phenomenon maintains its parallel movement towards the Mexican Pacific coast; It was 325 kilometers south of Punta San Telmo, in Michoacán and 405 kilometers south of Manzanillo, Colima.
Hurricane Blas maintains approximate winds of 140 km/h and gusts of 165 km/h; It has cloud bands that will cause such torrential rains.
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