Mudslides; Flooding Kills 14 in Mexico

Luke 21:25,26 NAS “There will be signs in sun and moon and stars, and on the earth dismay (tension from difficult circumstances that "won't move" which produces distress or anguish – causing someone to feel "locked in" or “tightly pressed”) among nations, in perplexity at the roaring of the sea and the waves, men fainting (lose morale, become disheartened, like lapsing into temporary unconsciousness) from fear and the expectation of the things which are coming upon the world...

Tropical depression Fernand stormed into eastern Mexico killing at least 14 in mudslides and flooding.

Officials say at least 13 people were buried alive when a landslide destroyed homes on a hillside in Veracruz state. One man was confirmed to have been swept away by flood water in neighboring Oaxaca. Hundreds of people have been moved into shelters because of the dangerous conditions.

Fernand made landfall near the port city of Veracruz and then proceeded northwest.

The governor of the region asked the national government to declare an emergency for the area so they can obtain special funds. At least 10 percent of the roads in the region were damaged beyond use from the storm.

The U.S. National Hurricane Center said the storm had 50 m.p.h. sustained winds when it made landfall and was the fifth named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season.

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