8 dead as Hurricane Grace unleashes torrential rains, landslides in Mexico - In Pics

Hurricane Grace hit Mexico's Gulf coast as a major Category 3 storm and moved inland Saturday, drenching coastal and inland areas in its second landfall in the country in two days., AP reported. 

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Local authorities told Reuters Grace smashed windows, uprooted trees, power cables and telegraph poles, leaving rubble around Tecolutla. Governor of Mexico's Veracruz state said 330,000 people lost power in the storm which was gradually restored. 

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According to Mexico's meteorological agency, hours before nearing shore on Friday, Grace caused strong winds, high waves and rain in the Veracruz communities of Tuxpan, Poza Rica, Xalapa and Veracruz city as well as in coastal towns in the states of Tabasco and Tamaulipas. 

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At least eight people, including children, died and three were missing after mudslides and flooding in Mexico, Governor of Veracruz said. 

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The NHC predicted Grace would cause 6 to 12 inches (15-30 cm) of rain over eastern and central Mexico through Sunday and up to 18 inches (45 cm) in some areas. The heavy rainfall will likely lead to flash and urban flooding, Reuters reported. 

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