US EditionAt least 37 dead in Mexico as heavy rain sets off floods and landslides
Heavy rains linked to tropical storms caused floods and landslides in 31 states, killing at least 42 and damaging over 34,000 homes and critical infrastructure, officials said.
- Flooding caused by heavy rains in central and southeastern Mexico has resulted in 37 reported deaths and significant destruction, according to Mexico's National Coordination of Civil Protection.
- The state of Hidalgo has been heavily impacted, suffering at least 22 fatalities and damage to over 1,000 homes and 59 hospitals, stated Interior Secretary Guillermo Olivares Reyna.
- In Puebla, approximately 80,000 individuals were affected, with authorities confirming nine deaths and significant damage to homes and public services, as stated by Puebla's government.
- President Claudia Sheinbaum announced that emergency efforts are focusing on assisting impacted communities, deploying thousands of troops and rescue resources to aid in recovery efforts.
373 Articles
373 Articles
Mexico's president says authorities are working to support people in the country affected by heavy rains.
Mexico: 41 Die in Torrential Rain, Deluge, Landslides
Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. The authorities linked the rain to Post-Tropical Cyclone Priscilla, formerly a hurricane, and to Tropical Storm Raymond, both off western Mexico in the Pacific Ocean. World News | Mexico: 41 Die in Torrential Rain, Deluge, Landslides.
At least 44 people dead after torrential rains in Mexico
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) -At least 44 people were killed in Mexico after days of heavy rains and flooding, the government said on Sunday. Torrential rains from tropical storms Priscilla and Raymond triggered landslides and flooding across five states. There were 18 people killed in Veracruz state, 16 in Hidalgo, nine in Puebla and one in Queretaro, a government statement said. The government of President Claudia Sheinbaum was managing a response pl…
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 43% of the sources are Center
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
