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Hurricane Roslyn: At least three dead on Mexico's coast Hurricane Roslyn: At least three dead on Mexico's coast
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At least three people have died after a powerful hurricane caused heavy rains, flash flooding and landslides in western Mexico.At least three people have died after a powerful hurricane caused heavy rains, flash flooding and landslides in western Mexico.
Roslyn, a category 3 hurricane, came ashore on Mexico's Pacific shore with maximum winds of 195km/h (120mph).Roslyn, a category 3 hurricane, came ashore on Mexico's Pacific shore with maximum winds of 195km/h (120mph).
The hurricane has since been downgraded to a tropical cyclone but a risk of floods remains.The hurricane has since been downgraded to a tropical cyclone but a risk of floods remains.
Images of its aftermath showed flooded roads and upturned vehicles as well as damaged homes.Images of its aftermath showed flooded roads and upturned vehicles as well as damaged homes.
An elderly man died when a beam from a roof fell on him and two women were killed by collapsing buildings.An elderly man died when a beam from a roof fell on him and two women were killed by collapsing buildings.
The worst-affected area was Tecuala, in Nayarit state. Further south along the coast in Sayulita, people were pictured wading through and clearing mud from the streets in the area.The worst-affected area was Tecuala, in Nayarit state. Further south along the coast in Sayulita, people were pictured wading through and clearing mud from the streets in the area.
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.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.
Upturned lorry in Tecuala, Nayarit stateUpturned lorry in Tecuala, Nayarit state
People clearing the streets of mud in Sayulita, Nayarit statePeople clearing the streets of mud in Sayulita, Nayarit state
Flooded streets in Puerto Vallarta, Jallisco stateFlooded streets in Puerto Vallarta, Jallisco state
Enrique Alfaro Ramírez said people who had been evacuated from the area had since started returning to their homes. Flights had also resumed, he said.Enrique Alfaro Ramírez said people who had been evacuated from the area had since started returning to their homes. Flights had also resumed, he said.
He added, however, that beaches would remain closed for the time being.He added, however, that beaches would remain closed for the time being.
Prior to the hurricane's landfall on Sunday, more than a dozen municipalities in Nayarit and Jalisco set up emergency shelters for those who had been evacuated.Prior to the hurricane's landfall on Sunday, 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
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