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Agatha Hits Mexico as Eastern Pacific’s Strongest-Ever May Hurricane

HeadlineMay 31, 2022

In Mexico, Hurricane Agatha made landfall in the southern state of Oaxaca Monday afternoon, becoming the strongest storm ever to make landfall in May in the eastern Pacific. The region, which is home to many beach towns and fishing villages, was hit with torrential rains, causing mudslides and power outages.

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