Puerto Vallarta:Mexico Hurricane Simon has unleashed strong winds and heavy rain along Mexico's Pacific coast, causing flooding and necessitating emergency actions as the storm progressed near Puerto Vallarta.

According to Qatar News Agency, the hurricane, now a Category 3 storm, continues to pose significant dangers with sustained winds reaching up to 125 mph (205 kph), as reported by the US National Hurricane Center.

Several coastal states, including Jalisco, Colima, Nayarit, and Sinaloa, are experiencing heavy rainfall, which is increasing the risk of severe flooding and landslides, especially in mountainous regions. Forecasts predict that rainfall in some areas of Michoacan, Colima, and Jalisco could accumulate to 30 inches (76 cm).

In response to the storm's impact, authorities have increased precautionary measures such as evacuations and have set up emergency shelters. The Puerto Vallarta International Airport has been closed. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has advised residents in the affected coastal regions to stay indoors and comply with official safety guidelines.