Hurricane Agatha came ashore in southern Mexico's Oaxaca state, bringing torrential rain, stormy seas and forcing people into shelters. The worst of the weather was expected to dissipate by Tuesday, but heavy rain is still said to be a threat, with 10-16 inches forecast.
Why you can trust Sky NewsHurricane Agatha came ashore in southern Mexico's Oaxaca state on Monday afternoon, bringing torrential rain, stormy seas and forcing people into shelters.Two highways were also blocked as mud and rocks slid on to the road, blocking access to one area of the state. Some towns also lost power and telephone lines went down, forcing authorities to communicate via radio.
The category two hurricane lost power as it moved inland and by Monday night was reclassified as a tropical storm with winds of about 70mph.The worst of the weather should dissipate overnight, but the heavy rain is still a threat, according to the US National Hurricane Centre.Ten to 16 inches is expected in Oaxaca, with heavy downpours forecast in nearby states of Chiapas, Veracruz, Tabasco and eastern Guerrero.
Jeff Masters, meteorologist with Yale Climate Connections, said Agatha was the strongest hurricane to make landfall in the region in May.
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