Mexico floods leave at least 64 dead and 65 missing, authorities say

"The death toll from flooding in central and eastern Mexico has risen sharply to at least 64, with another 65 still missing, authorities said on Monday. The flooding, caused by intense rainfall, was focused mostly in the Veracruz, Hidalgo and Puebla states, said Laura Velazquez, the head of Mexico's civil defense authorities. The toll rose by 17 from just 12 hours earlier, indicating the still unfolding scale of the disaster."

"The floods sent overflowing rivers through entire villages, triggered landslides and swept away roads and bridges. President Claudia Sheinbaum said that thousands of troops as well as boats, planes and helicopters had been deployed to assist the rescue efforts. The military will help distribute aid in affected areas, with more than 10,000 troops deployed, along with rescue equipment and vehicles. Shelters were open for those displaced from their homes."

At least 64 people have died and another 65 remain missing after intense rainfall caused severe flooding across central and eastern Mexico. Flooding was concentrated in Veracruz, Hidalgo and Puebla states, with overflowing rivers sweeping through villages, triggering landslides, and destroying roads and bridges. The death toll increased by 17 in 12 hours, reflecting the disaster's expanding impact. More than 10,000 troops, plus boats, planes and helicopters, were deployed to assist rescue efforts and distribute aid. Shelters were opened for displaced residents. Mexico City set a rainfall record amid an exceptionally wet 2025 season.

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