UAE advises its citizens in Mexico to stay vigilant as Hurricane Polo approaches

The UAE Mission in Mexico City has advised UAE citizens in Mexico to be vigilant due to Hurricane Polo, which is bringing heavy rains, strong winds, and high waves to various regions.

The US Mission highlighted the importance of following safety instructions from local authorities, calling the emergency numbers 0097180044444 or 0097180024 if needed, and registering with the Twajudi service.

Earlier, Mexico ‌closed several Pacific ports to navigation as Hurricane Polo, a powerful Category 4 storm, churned off the country's southwestern coast, threatening heavy rain, flooding and dangerous sea conditions despite ‌forecasts that it will remain offshore, Reuters reported on Thursday.

Mexico's Navy said ports were closed to all ⁠vessels in the popular tourist destinations of Acapulco and Zihuatanejo, while small vessels were barred from ports including Manzanillo, Lazaro Cardenas and Puerto Escondido, as authorities prepared for rough seas, strong winds and reduced visibility.

Hurricane Polo threatens Mexico's Pacific coast, bringing heavy rain and dangerous surf as it tracked slowly ​northwest offshore, the US National Hurricane Centre said.

The core of Polo ‌is expected to be near the coast of southwestern Mexico during the next day or two, although it is forecast to remain offshore.