At least 28 people have died and thousands have been displaced following days of torrential rain that triggered floods and landslides across 31 of Mexico’s 32 states, authorities said on Friday.
The state of Hidalgo was the hardest hit, recording 16 deaths, over 1,000 homes damaged, and 90 communities cut off. In Puebla, nine people were confirmed dead and about 80,000 residents affected, while additional casualties were reported in Veracruz and Querétaro.
President Claudia Sheinbaum said federal and state agencies were working to restore power, reopen roads, and deliver aid. More than 5,000 troops, boats, and helicopters have been deployed to assist rescue efforts.
Officials said the floods were worsened by landslides and overflowing rivers, especially in the Sierra Madre Oriental region, where many rural communities remain inaccessible.
Meteorologists attributed the intense rainfall to a seasonal weather shift combining warm air from the Gulf of Mexico with a cold front moving south. Meanwhile, authorities are monitoring Tropical Storms Raymond and Priscilla, which continue to dump heavy rain on western Mexico.
The government has opened shelters for displaced residents as emergency crews race to reach isolated areas.
