Mexico and the United States are approaching Hurricane Hillary

The U.S. state of California and the adjacent Mexican peninsula of Lower California are preparing for a tropical storm. Officials warn of “catastrophic floods”, landslides and cyclones in the coming days.

The hurricane, named Hillary, will cross Mexico today. The storm is waning in strength as it moves north toward California. However, officials have warned of its consequences.

In Baja California, schools are closed as a precaution and non-essential activities are suspended. In the metropolis of Tijuana, near the US border, people in danger areas have been urged to seek shelter.

A state of emergency has been declared across the border in Southern California. Residents are asked to prepare for the storm before sunset. Hundreds of flights have also been cancelled, including on Monday.

US meteorologists say it is the first tropical storm to hit Southern California in 84 years. The previous day, Hillary had already caused problems on the coast of Mexico. One of them died. He died in a car that was dragged by a stream that had flooded due to heavy rains.