Hurricane devastates Mexico communities
- 11 years ago
Residents on Mexico's southern Pacific coast return home, surrounded by the aftermath of a devastating storm.
At least two men were killed when Hurricane Barbara hit the area on Wednesday (May 30).
The coastline was pounded by heavy rain and winds of up to 60 miles per hour, leaving roads flooded and homes destroyed.
Troops were deployed in Oaxaca to help the clean up as residents began to assess the damage.
Authorities say around 1,000 people from five communities were evacuated to temporary shelters.
The hurricane weakened to a tropical storm as it moved inland.
It is expected to dump up to 10 inches of rain and cause a tidal surge as it sweeps north.
At least two men were killed when Hurricane Barbara hit the area on Wednesday (May 30).
The coastline was pounded by heavy rain and winds of up to 60 miles per hour, leaving roads flooded and homes destroyed.
Troops were deployed in Oaxaca to help the clean up as residents began to assess the damage.
Authorities say around 1,000 people from five communities were evacuated to temporary shelters.
The hurricane weakened to a tropical storm as it moved inland.
It is expected to dump up to 10 inches of rain and cause a tidal surge as it sweeps north.