In Mexico, landslides triggered by the remnants of Tropical Storm Earl have killed at least 38 people, officials say. A total of 28 died in central Puebla State, at least 15 of them minors, as landslides buried several houses.
The other 10 died
in similar circumstances in the eastern state of Veracruz, its Governor said. US weather forecasters said that the approaching Tropical Storm Javier is expected to bring heavy rains and high winds to south-western Mexico in the coming days.