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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 state | Upturned lorry in Tecuala, Nayarit state |
People clearing the streets of mud in Sayulita, Nayarit state | People clearing the streets of mud in Sayulita, Nayarit state |
Flooded streets in Puerto Vallarta, Jallisco state | Flooded 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 Mexico | Hurricane Roslyn eyes Mexico |
Hurricane Roslyn eyes Mexico | Hurricane Roslyn eyes Mexico |
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