Hurricane Beatriz Kills Three People in Acapulco - Beatriz storm killed three people in Acapulco, Mexico on Tuesday, June 21, 2011 and wreaking havoc at the beginning of the summer tourist bustle of Mexico before weakening to a tropical storm.
The second Pacific storm in 2011, bringing strong winds and heavy rains to the coastal resort area of Zihuatanejo to Cabo Corrientes, and forcing thousands of tourists to stay in hotels as they were at the time of fallen trees and flooded streets.
In Acapulco, a major seaport on the Pacific coast of Mexico and the popular tourist center, three members of the same family drowned after falling into septic tank while trying to save two women, public security officials said.
Others were reported missing and dozens of homes were badly damaged. "Undoubtedly, Acapulco is the hardest hit," said a spokesman for the state public safety Guerrero, Ramon Almonte.
Wind-powered high as 130 kilometers (80 miles) per hour to subside on Tuesday afternoon to 95 kilometers (60 miles) per hour and Beatriz expected toward the Pacific, and weakened on Wednesday.
"There is no time limit on the beach or warnings in effect," said U.S. National Hurricane Center in Miami.
The western state of Jalisco is also hit hard by the storm, with heavy rain was recorded in Tomatlan, Cabo Corrientes, La Huerta and Puerto Vallarta, another tourist destination in Mexico's largest.
Red flags decorate the beaches to keep swimmers out of the ocean and the government urged local residents to be cautious while driving through the mountains because of the risk of landslides.
Hundreds of shelters set up along 300 kilometers of the coast of Jalisco ultimately not used, emergency officials said. Environment near the beach in Huatulco, in Oaxaca state, as well as Acapulco reported flooding.
High waves swept cars into the ocean in Acapulco, but the second vehicle occupants escaped without injury, according to local television reports.
In the state of Colima, temporarily banned fishing and coastal areas placed under alert. Hurricane season 2011 is expected to be worse than usual, according to U.S. experts.
Adrian, the first hurricane season 2011 Pacific hurricane, has weakened to a tropical storm and dropped more than a week ago and never reaches the ground.
