Severe Flooding in Mexico Claims Lives and Displaces Communities

Torrential rains and floods in central and eastern Mexico have resulted in at least 65 fatalities and many more missing. The disaster has severely impacted states like Veracruz, Hidalgo, and Puebla, with over 16,000 homes damaged and 80 communities cut off. Rescue operations are ongoing, but the situation underscores the urgent need for improved disaster preparedness and infrastructure to protect vulnerable areas from such extreme weather events.