At least 23 people have died in Mexico because of heavy rains this week, local authorities said Saturday.
Mexico’s civil protection authorities reported intense rainfall in 31 states, with the worst-affected areas being Veracruz in the east, Queretaro and Hidalgo in the centre, and the north-central state of San Luis Potosí.
In Hidalgo state, 16 deaths were reported and 1000 homes affected. Five deaths were reported in Puebla state and 11 people were still unaccounted for. A minor died in Veracruz state and a police officer died in Queretaro.
President Claudia Sheinbaum wrote on X after a meeting with local officials and members of her Cabinet: “We are working to support the population, reopen roads and get the power back on.”
The Mexican military will help distribute aid in affected areas.
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