Overview

• Heavy precipitation was recorded in 31 of Mexico’s 32 states, flooding villages, overflowing rivers, and triggering landslides.
• The nationwide death toll rose to 37, including 22 in Hidalgo, 9 in Puebla, 5 in Veracruz, and 1 in Querétaro, according to the federal security ministry.
• More than 35,000 homes were damaged, with power and telecommunications outages and numerous highway closures reported.
• The government deployed over 5,400 soldiers along with boats, aircraft, and helicopters, and opened shelters for displaced residents.
• Meteorologists tie the deluge to seasonal shifts, Gulf moisture, and a cold front, while authorities monitor Pacific storms Raymond and Priscilla for further rain risk.