Mexico: Heavy rains in Mexico have killed at least 27 people and left several others missing as downpours triggered landslides, flooded streets, and caused rivers to overflow in several states.
Civil protection authorities in Hidalgo reported 16 fatalities and said that over 1,000 homes and hundreds of schools have been affected by the severe weather. In Puebla, Governor Alejandro Armenta said that at least nine people have died due to incidents including landslides, while five others remain missing. Veracruz state authorities reported two additional deaths.
President Claudia Sheinbaum said that emergency teams are working to support the population, reopen blocked roads, and restore electricity across the hardest-hit areas. Photos shared by officials showed responders carrying relief supplies through streets flooded up to knee level.
The Navy has also deployed personnel to search for stranded residents and assist with evacuations in towns affected by overflowing rivers, particularly in Poza Rica, where the Cazones river inundated large parts of the town. The Ministry of Defense has dispatched more than 5,400 personnel to monitor affected areas, aid evacuations, and support clean-up operations.
Meanwhile, storms Raymond and Priscilla have been dumping heavy rains on the Baja California peninsula and along the country’s western Pacific coast, adding to the risk of flooding and landslides. Authorities have urged residents to follow safety instructions, remain vigilant, and cooperate with relief efforts.
Emergency teams continue to provide food, medical aid, and shelter to affected communities while monitoring river levels and damaged infrastructure. The combined impact of these storms highlights the vulnerability of several Mexican states to extreme weather events and emphasizes the importance of coordinated disaster response and preparedness.
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