JALISCO, Mexico, Oct. 24 (UPI) -- Hurricane Patricia broke apart as it moved over Mexico on Saturday, downgrading to a tropical storm hours after it left a swath of damage that included uprooted trees and downed powerlines.
The storm, which slammed into Mexico as a Category 5 hurricane with nearly 200 mph winds, caused flooding and landslides but no injuries have been reported. The maximum sustained winds decreased Saturday to about 50 mph with more weakening expected as it moves across the mountainous region. Officials said there is still a risk for deadly mudslides. The storm took a path through a sparsely populated area of western Mexico, so reports of damages or injuries may be delayed.