rainfall destroyed or obstructed roadways across the region, with some flooded avenues in Tampico and reports of flooded highways near Ciudad Victoria. Eleven people were killed in floods and mudslides across Tamaulipas. In all, at least 50,000 people were affected by the hurricane in Mexico. Aftermath The name Anita was retired following this storm, and will never be used for an Atlantic hurricane again. Shortly after the hurricane made landfall, the government of Mexico sent two trucks of food to the areas of greatest impact. Additionally, officials permitted full use of the Mexican railway system to facilitate the distribution of aid. Three municipalities were also declared disaster areas following the storm. In Texas, the combination of moderate rainfall and high tides in low-lying marshland led to a mosquito outbreak near Galveston following the storm. See also List of Category 5 Atlantic hurricanes List of Atlantic hurricanes List of Atlantic–Pacific crossover hurricanes Other storms of the same name References External links Monthly Weather Review for 1977 1977 Atlantic hurricane season Category 5 Atlantic hurricanes Retired Atlantic hurricanes Atlantic hurricanes in Mexico Hurricane Anita Hurricane Anita Eastern Pacific tropical depressions