At least 64 dead and 65 missing following devastating rains in Mexico

"Raymundo Pedro Morales, the Secretary of the Navy, added that even though heavy rain had been forecast, its volume and intensity was beyond any expectations, triggering flooding and landslides. Both the Navy and the Army have deployed emergency units to deal with the aftermath of the storms. Speaking at the National Palace, President Sheinbaum said her administration will not spare resources to help the victims and rebuild affected areas."

"Officials believe around 100,000 homes may have been affected, and said that over 42,000 have lost power service. Veracruz accounts for the majority of the victims, with 29 deaths, followed by Hidalgo with 21, Puebla with 13, and Queretaro with one. In addition to the dozens of missing people, there are also 132 road closures in the five affected states, although many have already been cleared."

Torrential rains between October 6 and 9 caused widespread flooding and landslides across Veracruz, Puebla, Hidalgo, San Luis Potosí and Querétaro. The death toll reached 64, with 65 people reported missing and Veracruz accounting for 29 fatalities. Officials estimate around 100,000 homes may have been affected and reported over 42,000 customers lost power. Emergency responders noted 132 road closures across the five states, many of which have since been cleared. Navy and Army units were deployed for rescue and relief operations. The federal government approved 19 billion pesos for disaster mitigation this year, about three billion of which have been spent.

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