Hurricane John left several people dead and neighborhoods underwater after hitting the beachside Mexican city of Acapulco, which was still recovering from a devastating storm last year, authorities said Friday.

Note: partially no sound] In response to the heavy rainfall brought by Tropical Storm John, Acapulco is witnessing a robust police presence, as instructed by Governor Evelyn Salgado Pizzaro, aimed at ensuring the safety of its citizens amidst the deluge.

As the slow-moving Tropical Storm John crawled along Mexico's Pacific coast on Friday, its four days of accumulated rain over the home state of major beach resort Acapulco now far exceeds the downpour from last year's devastating Hurricane Otis.