The torrential flooding has persisted to hit areas of central and southeastern Mexico, with the death toll rising as high as at least 44 people in less than a week.
The government declared in a statement on Sunday that heavy downpours by two tropical storms caused landslides and the flooding of five states, including Veracruz, Puebla, Hidalgo, Queretaro, and San Luis Potosi.
The statement reported that floods have claimed the lives of 18 in the state of Veracruz, 16 in the state of Hidalgo, nine in the state of Puebla, and one in the state of Queretaro.
The death toll was even higher, according to El Universal newspaper of Mexico, which reported that 48 individuals were killed, and dozens were missing.
Authorities estimate that more than 320,000 individuals have been affected by electricity outages, and at least 16,000 homes have been destroyed, which is worrisome, as authorities suspect that additional landslides and flooding rivers might worsen the situation.
President Claudia Sheinbaum stated that the military has been activated to assist in rescue operations and aid distributions. In a post on X (formerly known as Twitter), she stated, “We will not leave anyone without support.”
The military could also post photos of people being evacuated by soldiers using life rafts, mud-filled homes, and rescue workers walking in waters up to their waist.
The rains have especially been tremendous in Mexico this year, and the rainfall experienced in Mexico City was the highest it has received in over twenty years.
Officials have claimed that the most recent fatal downpours were a result of the remnants of Hurricane Priscilla and Tropical Rainstorm Raymond, which fell on the west of Mexico, dumping heavy rains.
The Remnants of Raymond, which increased to 45km/hr (28mph), were projected to strike the southern region of Baja California on Sunday.
