In brief
At least 27 people have died and more are missing due to severe flooding in Mexico, which has led to landslides and widespread destruction of homes and infrastructure. Hidalgo and Puebla were among the hardest-hit areas, prompting government intervention and emergency clean-up efforts.
At least 27 people have died and others are missing, according to authorities, after floods in Mexico triggered landslides and swept away homes, vehicles, and bridges. Heavy rainfall on Thursday and Friday caused rivers to burst their banks. Hidalgo in east Mexico was one of the worst affected areas, with 16 deaths reported. Thousands of houses have been damaged or destroyed as fast-running water careered down streets, carrying cars, while highways were blocked with debris and electricity cut off. Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum stated that the government has deployed 5,400 personnel to assist communities, clear roads, and distribute aid. She announced on social media, We are working to support the population, open roads and restore electrical service. Additionally, 3,300 naval troops are involved in evacuations and cleanup operations following the floods. In Puebla, state governor Alejandro Armenta reported that at least nine additional fatalities occurred, with five people missing. An estimated 80,000 individuals have been affected by the severe weather conditions in Puebla alone. Jose Cervantes, a local coffee shop owner, stated, No one was prepared for this, explaining that the flood reached as high as 1.5 meters, causing extensive damage to his establishment.
