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Mexico Floods: Death Toll Rises to 70 as 72 Remain Missing Across Five States

Authorities report steady gains in access restoration with power back for most users.

Overview

  • The federal briefing confirmed impacts in Hidalgo, Puebla, Querétaro, San Luis Potosí and Veracruz, with 108 municipalities affected and 160 communities still without road access.
  • Officials said the number of isolated localities fell by 31 in 24 hours as crews reopened priority roads and inspected damaged bridges.
  • The power utility reported 93% service restored, with about 19,700 users pending in hard-to-reach areas, and is airlifting generators and distributing 13,000 free SIM chips.
  • Welfare teams have logged 26,311 damaged homes across 58 municipalities, led by 17,120 in Veracruz, operating from 15 field camps for house-to-house surveys.
  • The response includes roughly 1,000 machines, 47 helicopters and thousands of Defense and Navy personnel supporting airlifts, road clearing and deliveries.