A powerful tropical storm in Central America has claimed at least 83 lives in floods and mudslides. The worst-hit country was Guatemala, where officials say at least 73 people died. Nine were killed in El Salvador and at least one in Honduras. Storm Agatha swept in from the Pacific Ocean on Saturday, bringing torrential rains that added to disruption caused by a volcano erupting in Guatemala. Heavy rains have continued, sparking fears of further destruction. A state of emergency has been declared across all three countries. Rescue workers have been clearing debris from roads to reach cut-off communities. Many areas have not been reached and the death toll is expected to rise. President Alvaro Colom of Guatemala said, several parts received their highest rainfall in more than 60 years. More than 3 feet of rain fell in some areas. More than 70,000 people have been evacuated from their homes across Guatemala.