Hurricane Erick Hits Southern Mexico: Flooding, Power Outages

"Hurricane Erick battered southern Mexico making landfall as a Category 3 storm near Puerto

Escondido, Oaxaca. The storm triggered widespread flooding, landslides, and power outages, affecting over 120,000 residents. One death, a one-year-old boy, was confirmed after he drowned in a swollen river. Streets were buried under debris, boats were tossed ashore, and communication lines were cut off. Emergency crews launched cleanup efforts as Erick weakened into a tropical storm. Authorities remain on high alert with fears of more flooding and mudslides in the mountainous regions." FirstPost