Hurricane Erick hit southern Mexico, killing two people and causing significant damage, and authorities remain on high alert due to the risk of flooding.

Hurricane Erick severely affected southern Mexico, killing two people, including a man electrocuted and a child swept away. Although it weakened in intensity and was downgraded to a tropical storm, authorities remain on alert because of the risk of flooding and landslides. Areas of Oaxaca have suffered considerable damage and meteorologists warn that heavy rains will continue.