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Third Death Confirmed in Querétaro Floods as State Triggers Emergency Aid

Officials reported thousands assisted with hundreds of homes severely damaged after torrents overwhelmed drainage.

Autoridades estatales y municipales implementaron recorridos y brigadas de apoyo tras las afectaciones por las lluvias en Querétaro. /Cortesía
Tras las precipitaciones del fin de semana, nuevamente los bordes del Bordo en el Querétaro 2000 muestran desechos y basura
Autoridades y familiares buscan a Matías Gómez, joven de 19 años desaparecido en Paseo 5 de Febrero durante las lluvias del 23 de agosto en Querétaro./Cortesía
Además, Felipe Macías informó que este martes se anunciará un plan integral de intervención en la zona de Peñuelas

Overview

  • Governor Mauricio Kuri confirmed the recovery of 19-year-old Matías Gómez, raising the death toll from the weekend storms to three.
  • An emergency declaration for Querétaro, Corregidora and El Marqués will unlock roughly 78–88 million pesos for relief and repairs.
  • Authorities reported assistance to more than 2,673 people and 2,200 homes, with 280 residences classified as having major damage.
  • State and municipal teams, supported by the Army and National Guard under Plan DN-III-E, deployed hundreds of brigades for rescues, cleanup and supply distribution.
  • Floodwaters dragged vehicles, ripped up streets and overflowed drainage points including the Bordo Benito Juárez, while the governor said he is seeking federal support and awaiting confirmation of a meeting with President Claudia Sheinbaum this week.