Heavy rains in Mexico last week left 64 people dead and another 65 missing across five states, the government said.

The storms hit the states of Veracruz, Queretaro, San Luis Potosi, Puebla and Hidalgo between Oct. 6 and Oct. 8, according to Civil Protection Coordinator Laura Velazquez, who spoke during a presidential news conference on Monday. Rain has continued since then, though with less intensity.

Hundreds of roads and power transmission lines were damaged. President Claudia Sheinbaum visited Puebla and Veracruz on Sunday, two of the most affected states.

The Navy has deployed 3,300 officers across the five states, using planes, helicopters, and vessels to deliver water and food, Navy Minister Raymundo Morales said during the same news conference.

Electricity has been restored in

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