At least 42 people have been confirmed dead and 27 others remain missing after torrential rains triggered devastating floods and landslides across several regions of Mexico, authorities reported on Saturday.
According to the National Civil Protection Coordination (CNPC), the intense rainfall has caused catastrophic flooding in the states of Veracruz, Puebla, Hidalgo, Queretaro, and San Luis Potosi, submerging towns, destroying homes, and cutting off vital infrastructure.
Rescue Efforts Underway
Search and rescue teams continue to work tirelessly to locate missing individuals, while thousands of residents have been displaced and left without power or clean water.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum held an emergency virtual meeting with the governors of the five hardest-hit states to coordinate disaster response and recovery efforts.
“None of the victims will be left without assistance,” Sheinbaum said, adding that federal teams and emergency units have been deployed to reopen blocked roads and deliver humanitarian aid to affected areas.
Authorities fear the situation could deteriorate further as heavy rainfall continues in several areas. Landslides on mountain slopes and overflowing rivers have already intensified the destruction, with many roads, highways, and homes still submerged underwater.
Mexican media describe the floods as one of the country’s most severe natural disasters in recent years, leaving behind a trail of devastation and loss.
