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Residents face mounting death toll, bureaucratic hurdles after flooding in Mexico

Tuesday, 14 October 2025 10:35 AM [ Last Update: Tuesday, 14 October 2025 10:51 AM ]

Residents of Huauchinango, Mexico, shoveled mud and debris from their homes on Sunday (October 12) after heavy rains and flooding swept through the area.

Torrential downpours that lashed Mexico last week killed at least 64 people and left 65 missing, the government said on Monday (October 13), after a tropical depression triggered landslides and floods in parts of the Gulf Coast and central states. The unnamed system struck near the end of the rainy season, swelling already saturated rivers while forecasters focused on tropical storms and two Pacific hurricanes.

The rains also wiped out infrastructure, including bridges, and left streets choked with mud. Footage from last week showed emergency crews wading through deep water to reach stranded residents and deliver supplies to isolated communities. Authorities have deployed thousands of personnel to evacuate people, clear debris and secure the most affected zones.

Power outages across five states have largely been resolved, officials said. Health authorities also plan to curb the spread of mosquito-borne diseases such as dengue in areas with stagnant water.

(Source: Reuters)

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