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At least 27 people have been confirmed dead and several others remain missing after devastating floods swept through parts of Mexico following days of heavy rainfall on Thursday and Friday.
The torrential downpour triggered landslides, destroyed homes and bridges, and left highways blocked with debris. Rivers overflowed their banks, submerging streets and cutting off electricity in several communities.
Authorities said Hidalgo State in eastern Mexico was among the hardest hit, reporting 16 deaths. In Puebla, Governor Alejandro Armenta confirmed at least nine fatalities and five people missing, adding that around 80,000 residents have been affected. Two additional deaths were recorded in Veracruz.
President Claudia Sheinbaum announced the deployment of 5,400 emergency personnel to assist affected areas, clear roads, and distribute relief materials. She wrote on social media: “We are working to support the population, open roads and restore electrical service.”
The government also mobilized 3,300 naval troops to help with evacuations and recovery efforts.
Local residents described the devastation as overwhelming. “The flood reached a height of one and a half meters,” said Jose Cervantes, a coffee shop owner in one of the affected towns. “Everything was flooded — the dining room, the kitchen, the bathroom, the games room. Everything is in terrible condition.”
Authorities continue rescue operations as weather conditions ease and cleanup efforts intensify.