Tropical Storm Rachel swept along Mexico's Pacific coast before making landfall in Baja California, flooding streets in Ensenada. (EPA Images pic)TIJUANA: At least eight people have died after Tropical Storm Rachel swept along Mexico's Pacific coast, according to an updated toll from government authorities on Wednesday.

Since last week, the storm has brought rain and flooding to the northwestern state of Baja California, which borders the United States.

The Mexican army and navy are continuing search and rescue operations while two other people remain missing, military officials said during a press conference.

Four deaths had been reported as of Monday, when officials also reported 32 people had been rescued by helicopter.