Mexico begins clean-up after hurricane Erick hits southern coast

Category 3 storm causes power cuts, some damage and floods, with forecasters predicting it will dissipate by Friday.

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The tourist town of Puerto Escondido in Oaxaca state was left without electricity and phone coverage, after the storm damaged infrastructure, including two hospitals, and flooded streets.

There have been no reports of deaths or injuries. The storm dropped to Category 1 soon after making landfall, although the US National Hurricane Center (NHC) said flooding and hurricane-force winds would persist as Erick headed north.

The NHC warned of a potential for "life-threatening" storm surge in the hurricane's wake and Mexico's environment ministry also warned of waves of up to 10m (33ft).

Hundreds of troops were called in to help with clean-up efforts in Puerto Escondido, where several buildings had suffered damage and roads were flooded near where the storm made landfall.