Sea Surge Destroys Cabins, Washes Away Beach in Chiapas

Boca del Cielo in Tonalá, Chiapas, suffered significant damage as a strong sea surge battered the coastline. The phenomenon, observed from Baja California to Chiapas, led to the partial and total destruction of 15 cabins and four palapa-style restaurants.

Authorities reported that four cabins and one restaurant palapa were completely lost, with three other palapas sustaining partial damage. Civil Protection is currently surveying the affected areas to inform cabin and restaurant owners about the extent of the damage and urge them to take necessary precautions. The sea surge also caused an approximate loss of 80 meters of beach and formed a channel due to the intense wave action.

The National Meteorological Service indicated that Chiapas experienced heavy rainfall, between 75 and 150 millimeters, on Sunday, similar to other regions like Michoacán, Guerrero, and Oaxaca. Residents are urged to exercise extreme caution and heed the recommendations from the National Civil Protection System.

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approximately 80 meters of beach, as well as the formation of a remnant channel due to the strong waves.