Fishermen Rescued in Sisal During Tropical Storm – Update on Nadine

Tropical storm Nadine wreaked havoc on the east coast beaches, depositing tons of sargassum seaweed onto the shorelines. The ports most impacted include El Cuyo, Río Lagartos, San Felipe, Cancunito, and Las Coloradas. Neydy Puc, the municipal commissioner of El Cuyo, emphasized the severity of the situation. The combination of the natural phenomenon with strong winds and high waves resulted in an accumulation of seaweed, negatively impacting both tourism and the environment.

Local authorities reported that the waves reached heights of up to three meters, which led to significant amounts of seaweed being washed up from the sea onto the shores. Tropical storm Nadine created instability in the region, bringing sustained winds of 85 kilometers per hour and heavy rainfall. This affected not only the coastal areas but also neighboring municipalities.

One of the sectors most severely hit by these adverse weather conditions is the fishing industry. The coastal fleet has been rendered inactive as port authorities have imposed restrictions on the departure of vessels until the weather conditions improve. Fishermen from El Cuyo, Río Lagartos, and other nearby ports have been unable to venture out to sea since Hurricane Milton swept through the region, limiting their activities to just one day in the recent weeks.