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Devastating Floods in Mexico Claim 64 Lives, Thousands Affected

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Heavy rains and flooding in five states have resulted in 64 deaths and left thousands without electricity or access to basic necessities. The National Civil Protection Coordination (CNPC) chief, Laura Velazquez Alzua, reported that 65 people are still missing, with the majority from the state of Veracruz. The situation has prompted a massive response effort, with thousands of military troops deployed and coordination among governors to provide support.

Key Takeaways:

  • At least 64 people have died in Mexico due to heavy rains and flooding in five states.
  • 65 people are still missing, with the majority from the state of Veracruz.
  • The state of Veracruz has confirmed 29 deaths, followed by 21 in Hidalgo, 13 in Puebla, and one in Queretaro.
  • Thousands of military troops have been deployed to provide assistance across the five affected states.
  • 100,000 houses have been affected, with some near rivers having "practically disappeared".
  • The heaviest rainfall was reported in Veracruz's city of Cerro Azul and Puebla's Cuetzalan del Progreso, with 280mm and 286mm of rain, respectively.
  • The Mexican Army, Air Force, and National Guard have jointly implemented response efforts, distributing food and clean water to affected areas.
  • Nearly 400 repair workers have restored over 80 percent of the electricity supply in the five states.
  • About 263,000 users lost power in the five states affected by the floods.

Statistics:

  • 64 people have died in Mexico due to heavy rains and flooding in five states.
  • 65 people are still missing.
  • 29 deaths confirmed in Veracruz, 21 in Hidalgo, 13 in Puebla, and 1 in Queretaro.
  • 43 people missing in Hidalgo, 18 in Veracruz, and 4 in Puebla.
  • 100,000 houses affected by the floods.
  • 280mm and 286mm of rain reported in Cerro Azul and Cuetzalan del Progreso, respectively.
  • 263,000 users lost power in the five states affected.
  • 400 repair workers restored over 80 percent of the electricity supply in the five states.

Sources:

  • President Claudia Sheinbaum's daily news briefing on Monday.
  • Laura Velazquez Alzua, National Civil Protection Coordination (CNPC) chief.
  • Meteorologists cited in the article regarding the heavy rains caused by Hurricane Priscilla and Tropical Rainstorm Raymond.

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