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Thursday, 31 August 2006, 15:18 GMT 16:18 UK

In pictures: Hurricane John

The nearly deserted Papagayo beach in Acapulco

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Mexico's Pacific resorts are on alert as a Hurricane John moves north-west, parallel to the coastline.

A fisherman walks amid strong winds and rain on Las Hamacas beach

A fisherman walks amid strong winds and rain on Las Hamacas beach

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A hurricane warning is in effect along 400 miles (640km) of the Pacific coast.

A man walks on the beach in the resort city of Acapulco, Mexico

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The hurricane has weakened slightly to a category three storm.

A fallen tree across a street in the city of Acapulco

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But tourist resorts have still been lashed by strong winds and heavy downpours.

A Mexican army truck drives down a waterlogged street in Acapulco, Mexico

A Mexican army truck drives down a waterlogged street in Acapulco, Mexico

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Forecasters are predicting that the hurricane could still turn inland.

Mexican soldiers talk to villagers in La Balsa, Mexico

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Residents are being advised to move away from the area for their own safety.

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