Mexico Floods Kill 23 After Heavy Rains
Torrential rains in Mexico have killed at least 23 people and flooded thousands of homes. Multiple states report severe damage to infrastructure as rescue operations continue. The disaster highlights growing climate vulnerability in the region.
At least 23 people died in Mexico after torrential rains flooded large parts of the country. Local officials confirmed the death toll continues to rise.
Heavy downpours triggered severe flooding across multiple states this week. In Hidalgo state alone, 16 people lost their lives and 1,000 homes filled with water.
The floods damaged numerous schools, hospitals and roads. Emergency crews work to reach isolated communities cut off by washed-out infrastructure.
San Luis Potosí and Veracruz states also reported major damage from the storms. Rescue operations continue as more rain is forecast.
Why does extreme weather keep hitting vulnerable regions? Poor infrastructure and climate change create deadly combinations when storms strike.