In brief
Torrential rains have caused significant flooding across Mexico, leading to the deaths of 27 individuals and leaving many others unaccounted for. The state of Hidalgo has been notably affected. In response, the government has deployed over 5,000 personnel to assist in recovery efforts, while thousands remain displaced and infrastructure has sustained critical damage.
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 said the government has deployed 5,400 personnel to help communities, clear roads and hand out aid.
She wrote on social media: We are working to support the population, open roads and restore electrical service. In addition, 3,300 naval troops are helping with evacuations as well as clearing up the aftereffects of the floods.
In Puebla, state governor Alejandro Armenta reported at least nine deaths while five others were missing. An estimated 80,000 people have been impacted by the weather in Puebla alone, the state's government stated.
Another two fatalities occurred in Veracruz. No one was prepared for this, lamented Jose Cervantes, owner of a coffee shop in one of the affected areas, as he described the devastation of the floodwaters and the extensive damage to his establishment.
