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 cascaded down streets, carrying cars, while highways were blocked with debris and electricity cut off.
Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum stated the government has deployed 5,400 personnel to assist communities, clear roads, and distribute aid.
She wrote on social media: We are working to support the population, open roads, and restore electrical service.
Additionally, 3,300 naval troops are aiding evacuations and cleanup operations following the floods.
Puebla state governor Alejandro Armenta reported at least nine deaths in his region, with five people missing. The state's government estimated that 80,000 people have been impacted by the severe weather.
In Veracruz, two fatalities have also been reported.
Local business owner Jose Cervantes described how the flooding reached a height of one and a half meters: Everything was flooded, the dining room and the entire restaurant, the kitchen, the bathroom, the games room, the private area. Everything is in terrible condition.
