Prior to the hurricane's landfall, Mexican officials evacuated nearly 260 people from low-lying areas near Acapulco.
Ports in the region were also closed several days before the storm and remained closed for two days after as a precaution.
In addition, flash flood watches and warnings were issued.
Cosme brought heavy rains, which killed at least 30 people due to drowning.
Many adobe homes were destroyed, but the specific cost of damage is unknown.
The highest rainfall recorded in relation to Cosme was 16.1 in (410 mm) in San Bartolo Yautepec, Mexico.
Many mountainous areas received rainfall in excess of 7 in (180 mm) and most other areas received 1 in (25 mm).
High winds produced by the storm damaged numerous trees and power lines throughout the affected areas.
Authorities in Acapulco stated that there were no major damage or injuries from the storm, with only one hotel sustaining minor damage.
Prior to the hurricane's landfall, Mexican officials evacuated nearly 260 people from low-lying areas near Acapulco. Ports in the region were also closed several days before the storm and remained closed for two days after as a precaution. In addition, flash flood watches and warnings were issued. Cosme brought heavy rains, which killed at least 30 people due to drowning. Many adobe homes were destroyed, but the specific cost of damage is unknown. The highest rainfall recorded in relation to Cosme was 16.1 in (410 mm) in San Bartolo Yautepec, Mexico. Many mountainous areas received rainfall in excess of 7 in (180 mm) and most other areas received 1 in (25 mm). High winds produced by the storm damaged numerous trees and power lines throughout the affected areas. Authorities in Acapulco stated that there were no major damage or injuries from the storm, with only one hotel sustaining minor damage.
Hurricane Cosme (1989)