Hurricane Polo pummeled the Mexican state of Baja California Sur with powerful winds and rain as it made landfall Tuesday, leaving coastal areas flooded and streets littered with fallen trees. (Pics/AFP)

Tokyo commuters braved heavy rain on Tuesday as Typhoon Surigae passed offshore, after strengthening near Japan's southern islands. The storm was already weakening, while Kanto remained watchful following deadly flooding and landslides caused by Typhoon Dujuan. PICS/AFP