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People living on the northern Pacific coast of Mexico are bracing for the arrival of Hurricane Polo, which is forecast to make landfall later on Monday or early on Tuesday.<\/b><\/p>\n
The category three storm, with maximum sustained winds near 115 mph (185 km\/h), is expected to move over the state Baja California Sur, a region popular with tourists and home to the resort destination of Los Cabos. <\/p>\n
Meteorologists at the US-based National Hurricane Center (NHC) have warned of heavy rainfall which could lead to life-threatening flooding and mudslides, especially in areas of steep terrain.<\/p>\n
Residents on Sunday stocked up on essentials such as drinking water and food as the storm approached. <\/p>\n
The NHC warned of the storm surge Hurricane Polo could unleash, which it said could be accompanied by large and destructive waves.<\/p>\n
In Cabo San Lucas, famous for its natural rock arch, the authorities restricted access to the beaches. Some restaurants also closed in the town, which acts as a base for sport fishers and whale watchers. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n