Rescue workers in Mexico are currently searching for at least 65 individuals reported missing after torrential rains triggered widespread flooding across 150 locations in five states. Amidst the chaos, official reports indicate that at least 64 lives have been lost.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has committed to providing necessary support for the impacted regions. The severe rainfall, induced by two tropical storms, has caused rivers to overflow and triggered landslides, demolishing homes and infrastructure.
María Salas, a 49-year-old woman, tragically lost five family members to the collapse of their home in Huauchinango, a mountainous town in Puebla state. I can't get my belongings, I can't sleep there. I have nothing, she lamented, highlighting the dire situations many face.
The president has visited affected shelters in Huauchinango, promising assistance to help rebuild homes for those who have lost everything. An estimated 100 small communities remain isolated due to damage to power and communication infrastructure.
Rescue and recovery efforts are becoming increasingly urgent as the affected regions not only confront loss of life but also face the monumental task of restoring normalcy in their communities.
