Hurricane John falls apart after causing deadly mudslides on Mexico’s southern Pacific coast

Associated Press

MARQUELIA, Mexico (AP) — Hurricane John fell apart as quickly as it formed but left destruction along Mexico’s southern Pacific coast, including deadly mudslides and flooding that may linger. John was a Category 3 hurricane when it made landfall late Monday near the town of Punta Maldonado, with winds of 120 mph. It weakened to a tropical depression Tuesday with winds of 35 mph, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said. Mexican authorities discontinued storm warnings as the system dawdled along the coastal mountains and continued to weaken. John blew tin roofs off houses, triggered mudslides and toppled scores of trees. At least three deaths were reported. U.S. forecasters warned of potential flash flooding in the area in the coming days.