The strongest hurricane in the history of the planet, “Patricia” came to Mexico – RIA Novosti

Mexico City, October 24 – RIA Novosti. The first part of the hurricane “Patricia”, which the Mexican government called the strongest in the history of the world, reached the Pacific coast of the country, said Friday the National Meteorological Service.

According to the Minister, Alberto Hernandez, “Patricia” touched the coast in the area of ​​the State of Jalisco. Fully hurricane is on the territory of the country within two hours, says Radio Formula.

According to RIA Novosti Honorary Consul of the Russian Federation in Guadalajara (Jalisco) Juan Sanchez Navarro, the total number of Russians in the zone of possible passage of “Patricia”, may is 300-400 people. We are talking about Russians living in the states of Jalisco, Michoacan, Nayarit and Colima.

According to the governor of Jalisco Aristotle Sandoval, the federal center is sent to the city of Puerto Vallarta additional 800 federal police to protect commercial buildings and homes after the passage of the elements. In the area of ​​the storm closed schools, gas stations, ports, roads, set up special temporary shelters for people.

Earlier, the head of Mexico’s National Commission on Water Roberto Ramirez de la Parra called “Patricia” the most powerful hurricane, when- ever recorded in the history of the planet. The strength of the wind in a hurricane reaches 325 kilometers per hour with gusts to 400 km.