After a close encounter with Hurricane Milton, the state of Yucatan has emerged relatively unscathed, according to the latest reports from the government. Gov. Joaquin Diaz Mena has been closely monitoring the Category 4 storm, which was moving away from Yucatan's coast Tuesday, off the northeast near Rio Lagartos.
Throughout the night, 274 reports were received from various municipalities, including Merida, Progreso and Celestun, mainly concerning power outages and downed trees. Despite the challenges, no significant structural damage or loss of life has been reported.
The Comision Federal de Electricidad is actively working to restore electricity in affected areas, particularly in Celestun, where there has been flooding. Meanwhile, power has already been restored in the port town of Sisal.
In Merida, the state's capital, and surrounding areas, winds and rain lessened significantly as the storm moved farther out to sea. Authorities report that operations at the Manuel Crescencio Rejon Airport in Merida have resumed.
One of the hardest-hit areas was Tizimin, where 1,020 people from the coastal communities of El Cuyo, Rio Lagartos and Las Coloradas sought shelter from the storm. These areas saw the strongest impacts, though reports indicate that conditions are beginning to improve by Tuesday.
As Hurricane Milton continues to move away from Yucatan, state authorities remain on high alert, but the worst appears to be over for the region.