MEXICO CITY — The death toll from the devastating floods that have struck central and eastern Mexico has climbed to at least 64, with another 65 people still missing, authorities confirmed on Monday. The disaster, caused by days of intense rainfall, has left a trail of destruction across several states.
According to Laura Velazquez, head of Mexico’s civil defense agency, the worst-affected areas are the states of Veracruz, Hidalgo, and Puebla, where overflowing rivers inundated entire villages, triggered landslides, and washed away roads and bridges.
The situation worsened rapidly, with the number of confirmed fatalities rising by 17 in just 12 hours — a sign of the still-unfolding scale of the catastrophe.
President Claudia Sheinbaum announced that thousands of troops have been deployed to assist in rescue and recovery operations. “Boats, aircraft, and helicopters are working continuously to reach isolated communities,” she said, adding that the military is distributing emergency supplies and supporting local shelters for displaced residents.
More than 10,000 members of the armed forces have been mobilized nationwide, equipped with rescue gear and heavy vehicles to clear debris and deliver aid. Temporary shelters have been established in multiple towns to house families who lost their homes.
Meteorologists report that Mexico has experienced unusually heavy rainfall throughout 2025, with a record amount recorded in Mexico City earlier this year. Experts warn that the combination of saturated soil and continued storms could increase the risk of further flooding and landslides in the coming days.
