At least 48 people have been confirmed dead after Hurricane Otis, a Category 5 storm, slammed into Mexico's southern Pacific coast. The majority of fatalities occurred in the resort city of Acapulco, where 43 people were killed, and looting broke out due to food, water and gasoline shortages. The Mexican government has declared a state of emergency and is providing food, water, medical aid, and assistance to restore power and communications in the affected areas.