Heavy rains in Mexico have resulted in at least 28 fatalities and widespread destruction, with numerous homes and infrastructure severely affected. The downpours have triggered landslides and caused rivers to overflow, leading to significant flooding in various regions, particularly in the central and southeastern parts of the country.

The state of Hidalgo has been one of the hardest hit, reporting 16 deaths. Authorities noted that over 1,000 homes, 59 hospitals, and 308 schools have suffered damage. Additionally, 17 municipalities in Hidalgo are currently without electricity. In Puebla, nine people have died, and 13 are reported missing, with Governor Alejandro Armenta seeking federal assistance to rescue stranded individuals, including children, from rooftops.

In Veracruz, two fatalities have been confirmed, including a police officer. The flooding has damaged around 5,000 homes, prompting the Navy to evacuate nearly 900 residents to safety. The city of Poza Rica has experienced severe flooding, with the Cazones River overflowing its banks. Power outages have affected more than 320,000 users across six states, and nearly 1,000 kilometers of roads have been damaged.

President Claudia Sheinbaum has assured that efforts are underway to support affected communities, restore electrical services, and clear blocked roads. The Ministry of Defense has deployed over 5,400 personnel to assist in monitoring and cleanup operations.

The situation has been exacerbated by storms Raymond and Priscilla, which continue to bring heavy rainfall to the Baja California peninsula and the western Pacific coast. As of now, the US National Hurricane Centre has indicated that Tropical Storm Raymond is expected to impact the southern part of Baja California over the weekend, raising concerns about further flooding and damage.