Mexico City: Torrential rains that struck Mexico last week have killed at least 64 people, while 65 remain missing, the government confirmed. The flooding and landslides were caused by a tropical depression that hit parts of the Gulf Coast and central states, compounding months of heavy rainfall.
The depression arrived toward the end of the rainy season, overwhelming rivers and infrastructure already weakened by persistent rain. President Claudia Sheinbaum said the intensity of the rainfall was unexpected. “This intense rain was not expected to be of such magnitude,” she told reporters.
Admiral Raymundo Morales, Mexico’s Navy secretary, said the disaster resulted from the convergence of warm and cold air fronts over rivers already at capacity and mountains destabilised by prolonged rains.
Around 100,000 homes were affected, Sheinbaum added. She is scheduled to meet with the finance ministry to discuss rebuilding efforts and plans to visit the hardest-hit states.
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✅ Más de 6,000 personas evacuadas
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Laura Velázquez, national coordinator of civil protection, reported that Hidalgo and Veracruz were the worst affected. Veracruz recorded 29 deaths and 18 missing, while Hidalgo reported 21 deaths and 43 missing. The rains also destroyed bridges and left streets covered in mud. Videos from the affected areas show emergency responders wading through deep waters to rescue stranded residents and deliver supplies.
Thousands of personnel have been deployed to assist with evacuations, clean-up operations, and monitoring of critical areas. Power outages, which affected towns across five states, have mostly been resolved.
Authorities also warned of potential health risks, including the spread of mosquito-borne diseases such as dengue, due to stagnant water in flooded areas. Recovery and relief efforts are ongoing as officials work to restore infrastructure and ensure the safety of affected communities.
