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 by clearing roads and distributing aid.
She emphasized on social media: We are working to support the population, open roads and restore electrical service. Additionally, 3,300 naval troops are aiding in evacuations and cleanup efforts.
In Puebla, state governor Alejandro Armenta reported that at least nine people had died and five others were missing. The state government estimates that around 80,000 people have been affected by this severe weather event.
Jose Cervantes, the owner of a coffee shop in the affected region, shared the reality of the devastation: No one was prepared for this. The flood reached a height of one and a half meters. Everything was flooded, the dining room and the entire restaurant, the kitchen, the bathroom, the games room... Everything is in terrible condition.\
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 by clearing roads and distributing aid.
She emphasized on social media: We are working to support the population, open roads and restore electrical service. Additionally, 3,300 naval troops are aiding in evacuations and cleanup efforts.
In Puebla, state governor Alejandro Armenta reported that at least nine people had died and five others were missing. The state government estimates that around 80,000 people have been affected by this severe weather event.
Jose Cervantes, the owner of a coffee shop in the affected region, shared the reality of the devastation: No one was prepared for this. The flood reached a height of one and a half meters. Everything was flooded, the dining room and the entire restaurant, the kitchen, the bathroom, the games room... Everything is in terrible condition.\
