Hurricane Otis in Mexico: Several Hotels, Buildings Damaged as 'Catastrophic' Storm Hits Acapulco; Videos Show Widespread Devastation

Hurricane Otis slammed into the Pacific coast of southern Mexico early Wednesday morning, October 25, making landfall as a deadly Category 5 hurricane before weakening. The National Hurricane Centre issued a warning that the area near Acapulco might sustain "catastrophic damage." As the storm neared landfall, videos that surfaced online showed high winds and rain pounding the famous beach resort city. Hotels, hospitals and other building structures in Acapulco showed widespread devastation due to the Otis Hurricane. Hurricane Otis in Mexico: Strong Winds, Heavy Rains Lash Acapulco and Guerrero as 'Catastrophic' Category 5 Storm Nears; Terrifying Videos Surface.

Hurricane Otis in Mexico

Some very Extreme damage from Hurricane Otis starting to coming in from the city of Acapulco.

This is very bad, thoughts and prayers for the people.#HurricaneOtis #HurracanOtis #Otis #Acapulco #México #wxtwitter pic.twitter.com/hEJ7wdSURi

— StormHQ ☈ (@StormHQwx) October 25, 2023

Damage in Princess Hotel in Acapulco

Jeeze!!!! This is the Princess hotel in Acapulco. It's all looking so so bad 😭💔

📹 Tania Partida#HurricaneOtis #HurracanOtis #Otis #Acapulco #México pic.twitter.com/m7szebVcmN

— Volcaholic 🌋 (@volcaholic1) October 25, 2023

Hotsson Hotel in Acapulco

🌀 This is the 16th floor of the Hotsson Hotel in Acapulco. There's significant damage..... #HurricaneOtis #HurracanOtis #Otis #Acapulco #México pic.twitter.com/m8dfd51bVb

— Simon ekpa after Mazi Nnamdi KANU (@EkpaKanu) October 25, 2023

Mundo Imperial Hotel in Acapulco

🌀 Absolute devastation! This is the Mundo Imperial hotel in Acapulco....📷 #HurricaneOtis #HurracanOtis #Otis #Acapulco #México #HurricaneOtis #Categoría5 #Mexico #Acapulco #Huracan pic.twitter.com/ZAUE0jKjaV

— Schweiker Cody (@SchweikerC1191) October 25, 2023

IMSS Hospital in Acapulco

🌀 This was IMSS Hospital in Acapulco. So scary!#HurricaneOtis #HurracanOtis #Otis #Acapulco #México pic.twitter.com/APBetn0wBA

— Volcaholic 🌋 (@volcaholic1) October 25, 2023

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