Hurricane John, off Mexico's Pacific, strengthens

By Staff

Published: Wednesday, August 30, 2006, 21:37 [IST]

MEXICO CITY, Aug 30 (Reuters) Hurricane John, located off Mexico's Pacific coast, was upgraded to an even more powerful category 4 hurricane, the US-based National Hurricane Center said today.

A category 4 hurricane can pack winds of up to 249 kph, blow down trees, signs, roof structures and cause flooding.

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Published On August 30, 2006

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