‘Zombie’ storm Hurricane John regains strength as it returns to coastal Mexico

South-western Mexico has seen mudslides, closures and at least five deaths before the storm's return

Hurricane John has strengthened once again, hurling rain at Mexico's south-western coast dotted with ports and tourist hotspots, an area already soaked by the slow-moving storm system over the past several days.

John has churned menacingly near the stretch of coastline since Monday, weakening and strengthening again as it affected major cargo ports, temporarily shutting local airports as well as claiming at least five lives, mostly due to mudslides.