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Hurricane Roslyn batters Mexico's Pacific coast Hurricane Roslyn batters Mexico's Pacific coast
(about 8 hours later)
Large and destructive waves are expected A powerful hurricane made landfall in western Mexico on Sunday, causing heavy rains, flash flooding and landslides.
A powerful hurricane has made landfall in western Mexico, threatening to cause extensive damage in coastal areas.
Roslyn, a category 3 hurricane, came ashore in Nayarit state, with maximum winds of 195km/h (120mph).Roslyn, a category 3 hurricane, came ashore in Nayarit state, with maximum winds of 195km/h (120mph).
It is expected to weaken over land, but officials have warned of destructive waves, landslides and flooding. The hurricane has since been downgraded to a tropical cyclone and is expected to dissipate overnight.
More than a dozen municipalities in Nayarit and neighbouring Jalisco state have set up emergency shelters for those who have been evacuated. Images of its aftermath showed flooded roads and upturned vehicles in Nayarit, with collapsed rooves and damaged homes in the worst affected area Tecuala.
Shortly after landfall, the US National Hurricane Center said: "Roslyn is expected to produce a life-threatening storm surge with significant coastal flooding. Further south along the coast in Sayulita, people were pictured wading through and clearing mud from the streets in the area.
"Near the coast, the surge will be accompanied by large and destructive waves." Flash flooding and power outages also hit the town of Puerto Vallarta in neighbouring Jalisco state, but only minor damage was caused, according to the state's governor.
The hurricane season in Mexico usually lasts from June to November, affecting both the Pacific and Atlantic coasts of the country. Upturned lorry in Tecuala, Nayarit state
People clearing the streets of mud in Sayulita, Nayarit state
Flooded streets in Puerto Vallarta, Jallisco state
Enrique Alfaro Ramirez said people who had evacuated the area have since started returning to their homes. Flights have also resumed, he said.
He added, however, that beaches would remain closed for the time being.
Prior to the hurricane's landfall, more than a dozen municipalities in Nayarit and Jalisco set up emergency shelters for those who had been evacuated.
In May, 11 people were killed after Hurricane Agatha struck south-western Oaxaca state.In May, 11 people were killed after Hurricane Agatha struck south-western Oaxaca state.
Scientists from the US weather service have predicted a very active hurricane season for this year with above average numbers of named storms, hurricanes and major hurricanes.Scientists from the US weather service have predicted a very active hurricane season for this year with above average numbers of named storms, hurricanes and major hurricanes.
Hurricane Roslyn eyes MexicoHurricane Roslyn eyes Mexico
Hurricane Roslyn eyes MexicoHurricane Roslyn eyes Mexico