Agatha made history as the strongest hurricane to come ashore in May when it made landfall Monday in southern Mexico. The governor of Mexico's Oaxaca state said Tuesday at least 11 people were killed by flooding and landslides caused by the storm.
May 31, 2022 / 6:58 AMPalm trees sway in the wind as Hurricane Agatha pounds the southern coast of Mexico, in Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca state, Mexico, on May 30, 2022.Hurricane Agatha made history as the strongest storm to make landfall along Mexico's Pacific coast in May since recordkeeping began in 1949 before weakening into a tropical storm, the U.S. National Hurricane Center in Miami said.
Heavy rain and big waves lashed the beach town of Zipolite, long known for its clothing-optional beach and bohemian vibe. In the surfing town of Puerto Escondido, people took shelter and put up plywood to prevent windows from breaking in the strong winds.
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