Severe Flooding in Mexico Results in Over 27 Fatalities and Extensive Damage

Heavy rainfall across Mexico has led to severe flooding, resulting in at least 27 fatalities and numerous individuals reported missing. The deluge has caused rivers to overflow, triggering landslides and causing extensive damage to infrastructure.

In Hidalgo state, civil protection authorities confirmed 16 deaths, with approximately 1,000 homes and many schools affected. Puebla state reported nine fatalities and five individuals missing, according to Governor Alejandro Armenta. An estimated 80,000 people have been impacted in Puebla alone. Veracruz state reported two additional deaths, where flooding from the Cazones River submerged much of Poza Rica.

President Claudia Sheinbaum stated that the government has deployed 5,400 personnel to assist communities, clear roads, and distribute aid. Emergency responders and the Navy have been actively involved in rescue missions, with many areas inundated to dangerous depths. The Ministry of Defense has also deployed over 5,400 personnel for monitoring, evacuation, and cleanup tasks.

The situation is further complicated by tropical storms Raymond and Priscilla, which are bringing additional rainfall to Baja California and Mexico’s western Pacific coast.