Oaxaca reports damage in 36 municipalities after Hurricane Erika.
• Governor Salomón Jara chaired a permanent session of the State Civil Protection Council, in which he reported that three towns were cut off from communication as of Thursday night, as well as damage to roads, medical units, homes, and schools.
San Pedro Mixtepec, Oaxaca. June 19, 2025.- Within the framework of the permanent session of the State Civil Protection Council, the Damage Assessment Committee reported 36 municipalities affected by Hurricane Erick, located in six regions of the state.
During this meeting in Puerto Escondido, led by Governor Salomón Jara Cruz, it was detailed that there are 22 municipalities on the Coast, 5 in the Sierra Sur, 4 in the Papaloapan Basin, 3 in the Sierra de Juárez, 2 in the Isthmus of Tehuantepec, and 1 in the Sierra de Flores Magón.
The Ministry of Infrastructure and Communications (SIC) reported that 11 communication routes have been affected by fallen trees, which also affected power lines. Four regions are the most affected: the Southern Sierra, the Isthmus of Tehuantepec, the Coast, and the Sierra de Flores Magón.
Following a rockfall, the Mitla-Tehuantepec highway was closed at kilometer 117 in Santo Domingo Narro. It will reopen at approximately 10:00 a.m. Friday. Work is underway to restore power in collaboration with CFE (Federal Electricity Commission).
Traffic disruptions on various sections of Federal Highway 200, Huatulco-Pochutla, are highlighted. Work is also underway to remove rocks on sections from Huatulco to Salina Cruz, and on Highway 175 from San José del Pacífico to Pochutla.
Meanwhile, federal highways 175, at kilometer 128, and 131 - Ruta de la Fe, Zimatlán- Ayoquezco de Aldama, are experiencing landslides that impede free circulation.
It's worth noting that one lane of the Barranca Larga-Ventanilla highway has already been opened in the sections where landslides were reported, and machinery continues to work on the other affected areas.
River flooding was also reported in communities such as La Humedad, Atoniquilo, Piedra Ancha, Emiliano Zapata, El Charquito, and La Boquilla Río Verde.
In the health sector, moderate to minor damage was reported: at the Expanded Health Center (CESSA) in Pinotepa de Don Luis, the 8-unit Primary Health Center, the UNEME Capasits, and the Community Mental Health Center. Likewise, nine of the 10 medical units in Santiago Pinotepa Nacional are providing 100 percent coverage.
At the Pinotepa Nacional General Hospital, the Federal Electricity Commission (CFE) is working to restore power, while the hospital continues to provide care through a power plant.
Also, the hospitals in Salina Cruz, Santa María Huatulco, and the Santa María Huatulco Community Hospital are providing care, which have reported flooding and leaks.
Regarding educational infrastructure, damage has been reported in four schools in Villa de Tututepec, two in Huatulco, and one in Pluma Hidalgo; however, assessments continue in the other municipalities.
The Ministry of Tourism (Sectur Oaxaca) announced that regular and rescue flights will resume in Huatulco on Friday, June 20. However, three Viva flights from Mexico City and the AIFA, as well as Aeroméxico, remain suspended, affecting 1,134 passengers. Scheduled flights will resume on Saturday, June 21.
For Puerto Escondido, two arrivals and departures have been canceled, affecting 756 passengers. All flights for Saturday, June 21, remain on schedule. This Friday, in coordination with San Pedro Mixtepec and Santa María Colotepec, a cleanup of the main bay will be conducted at 7:00 a.m. San Pedro Pochutla will also conduct a cleanup of Zipolite Beach at 10:00 a.m.
The Oaxaca DIF System brought supplies and water to Villa de Tututepec, which will be distributed early Friday.
IMSS-Bienestar reported that medications were delivered to 10 primary care units. On Friday, the deliveries will be made to the following hospitals: Río Grande, Puerto Escondido, San Pedro Pochutla, and Santiago Pinotepa Nacional.
On the other hand, CFE explained that in Santiago Pinotepa Nacional, 100,453 customers were affected, and that work was carried out this Thursday by 148 electricians and 21 logistics workers, with nine circuits affected, but no damage to electrical substations.
In Puerto Escondido, Río Grande, and San Pedro Pochutla, 23,304 people were affected. Thirty-six electricians and six logistics workers were working there; one power line and four medium-voltage circuits were affected.
As of 2:00 p.m., power restoration in Santiago Pinotepa Nacional had reached 23.72 percent, with 23,833 users. In Puerto Escondido, Pochutla, Río Grande, Santa María Tonameca, Santa María Colotepec, and San Pedro Mixtepec, power has been restored to 70.3 percent, with 16,388 users.
The Navy (Semar) conducted patrols in San Pedro Pochutla to support the population and move people without communication to shelters. They will also participate in the cleanup of Zipolite.
During the meeting, the municipal authority of Villa de Tututepec de Melchor Ocampo reported damage in eight towns, one of which is cut off: El Azufre. The remaining towns are Chacahua La Isla, Chacahua La Grúa, Zapotalito, El Corral, Campamento Cerro Hermoso, and Cerro Hermoso.
In addition, he reported 14 sections of roads affected, as well as 16 schools, four health centers, 28 fishing cooperatives, 45 boats, and the wastewater treatment plant.
In San Pedro Mixtepec, the damage was reported to 15 restaurants, two of which were total losses on Manzanillo Beach, as well as the drinking water and lighting system; in Puerto Angelito, two establishments and four boats; in Puerto Escondido, the wastewater treatment plant, the ocean walkway, and the storm drain; 14 homes in different locations; and the motor for the Bajos de Chila deep well.
The Santa María Tonameca City Council reported damage to 200 restaurants, 40 of which were total losses. These restaurants are located in Agua Blanca, Mazunte, and San Agustinillo. The Basic Rehabilitation Unit also suffered damage to boats and the wall of an elementary school.
Meanwhile, in San Pedro Pochutla, 80 percent of Zipolite's businesses are damaged; two communities are cut off: Naranjos Esquipulas and Cafetitlán; five boats and 15 motors are totally destroyed. In addition, Zipolite and Puerto Ángel are without power.
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