Deadly tropical storm Nate kills 22 in C. America, heads for US 10/6/2017 4:47:36 PM Torrential rains from Tropical Storm Nate drench Costa Rica, leaving two dead SAN JOSÉ, AFP, 5 October 2017   - Tropical Storm Nate has killed at least 22 people in Central America with torrential rains that forced thousands from their homes, uprooted trees, knocked out bridges and turned roads into rivers, officials said Thursday. Forecasters predicted it will strengthen into a hurricane headed for Mexico and the United States.   A man walks near houses damaged by a mudslide during heavy rains of Tropical Storm Nate that affects the country in San Jose, Costa Rica on Friday   The country hardest hit by the storm that began Wednesday was Nicaragua, with 11 dead and seven missing, Vice President Rosario Murillo told state media. Officials in Costa Rica said eight people died including a three-year-old girl after they were hit by falling trees and m...