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Watch: After Hurricane Polo, Mexican Coastal Communities Begin Cleanup

The powerful storm lashed the coastline with torrential downpours and towering waves, triggering localized flooding and temporarily cutting off power to several vulnerable beachside communities.

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Residents and local authorities mobilized across Mexico’s Pacific coast on Thursday to clear downed trees, mud, and structural debris left in the wake of Hurricane Polo.

The powerful storm lashed the coastline with torrential downpours and towering waves, triggering localized flooding and temporarily cutting off power to several vulnerable beachside communities.

While emergency crews worked swiftly to clear blocked roadways and restore essential services, initial assessments indicate that rapid community response helped prevent widespread casualties. Officials continue to monitor infrastructure stability as residents begin the arduous process of recovery.

Watch this video from Associated Press.

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