Overview

• Civil protection reported 64 confirmed deaths and 65 people unaccounted for after days of flooding and landslides.
• Authorities said Veracruz, Hidalgo and Puebla were hit hardest, with roughly 260 communities cut off at peak impact.
• President Claudia Sheinbaum visited affected areas and said air bridges are delivering food, water and medical aid to isolated towns.
• About 10,000 soldiers along with police and emergency crews are conducting rescue, supply and clearance operations using boats, aircraft and helicopters.
• Tens of thousands lost electricity as power poles fell; the federal utility reported roughly 50,000 households affected with partial restoration already completed and more rain forecast.