Franklin se debilita al avanzar por México

Hurricane Franklin made landfall on Mexico's Gulf coast early Thursday, weakening as it crossed a mountainous region prone to floods and landslides. Earlier in the week, Franklin crossed the Yucatán Peninsula as a tropical storm without major issues. By Wednesday, it strengthened to become the first hurricane of the Atlantic season, reaching Veracruz as a Category 1 storm. It is expected to weaken further and dissipate by late Thursday or early Friday. Veracruz authorities canceled public school classes as a precaution, as schools often serve as shelters. Meteorologists predict Franklin will bring 10 to 20 centimeters of rain, with some areas receiving up to 38 centimeters.

Where did Hurricane Franklin first make landfall?

• The Pacific coast of Mexico

• The Caribbean islands

• A sparsely populated area on the Gulf Coast of Mexico

• A densely populated city

What was the status of Franklin when it crossed the Yucatan Peninsula?

• A tropical depression

• A tropical storm

• A Category 2 hurricane

• A Category 1 hurricane

When did Franklin become the first hurricane of the Atlantic season?

• Monday

• Wednesday

• Thursday

• Tuesday

What precaution did Veracruz authorities take in response to Franklin?

• Closed all businesses

• Canceled public school classes

• Evacuated the entire city

• Declared a state of emergency

How much rainfall is expected in some areas due to Franklin?

• Up to 20 centimeters

• Up to 10 centimeters

• Up to 30 centimeters

• Up to 38 centimeters