Torrential flooding has continued to affect parts of central and southeastern Mexico, leading to at least 44 confirmed deaths within a week. The severe weather, driven by two tropical storms, has caused widespread devastation, including landslides and floods across five states.
According to a government statement released on Sunday, the affected states include Veracruz, Puebla, Hidalgo, Queretaro, and San Luis Potosi. The death toll reported by authorities includes 18 fatalities in Veracruz, 16 in Hidalgo, nine in Puebla, and one in Queretaro. However, local media outlet El Universal reported a higher figure, citing 48 deaths, with dozens still unaccounted for.
The impact of the storms has been significant, with approximately 320,000 people experiencing power outages and at least 16,000 homes damaged. Authorities warn that further landslides and river overflows could worsen the situation in the coming days.
President Claudia Sheinbaum has announced that the military has been deployed to assist in rescue efforts and the distribution of aid. In a post on X, she emphasized the government’s commitment to supporting all affected individuals. “We will not leave anyone without support,” she stated.
Images shared by the military showed soldiers using life rafts to evacuate residents, while rescue teams navigated through waist-deep water. Many homes were submerged in mud, highlighting the scale of the disaster.
This year has seen unusually heavy rainfall across Mexico, with Mexico City recording its wettest June in over two decades. The recent deadly downpours have been linked to the remnants of Hurricane Priscilla and Tropical Rainstorm Raymond, both of which brought heavy precipitation to the western regions of the country.
The remnants of Tropical Storm Raymond, now with wind gusts of up to 45 km/h (28 mph), were expected to move into the southern part of Baja California on Sunday, raising concerns about additional weather-related challenges.
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