Sun Oct 12 19:18:26 UTC 2025: **Summary:**

Torrential flooding across five Mexican states (Veracruz, Puebla, Hidalgo, Queretaro, and San Luis Potosi) caused by recent tropical storms has resulted in at least 44 deaths (possibly higher according to some reports) and widespread damage. Over 16,000 homes have been damaged, and 320,000 people have experienced power outages. The military has been deployed to assist with rescue and aid distribution. Heavy rains this year, attributed to the remnants of Hurricane Priscilla and Tropical Rainstorm Raymond, have contributed to the disaster. The remnants of Raymond are expected to hit Baja California.

**News Article:**

**Mexico Flooded: Death Toll Climbs as Tropical Storms Unleash Havoc**

*By Stephen Quillen and News Agencies*

**MEXICO CITY** – Devastating floods triggered by torrential rains from recent tropical storms have claimed at least 44 lives across central and southeastern Mexico, authorities confirmed Sunday. Five states – Veracruz, Puebla, Hidalgo, Queretaro, and San Luis Potosi – have been particularly hard hit, with widespread damage to homes and infrastructure.

The floods, fueled by the remnants of Hurricane Priscilla and Tropical Rainstorm Raymond, have triggered landslides and overflowing rivers. Veracruz state has reported 18 deaths, Hidalgo 16, Puebla nine, and Queretaro one, according to a government statement. However, Mexico’s *El Universal* newspaper reports a higher death toll of 48, with dozens still missing.

The scale of the disaster is immense. At least 16,000 homes have been damaged, and approximately 320,000 people have been left without power. Authorities are bracing for potentially worsening conditions as saturated ground increases the risk of further landslides.

President Claudia Sheinbaum has mobilized the military to assist in rescue operations and the distribution of aid. “We will not leave anyone without support,” she stated on X. Images released by the military show soldiers evacuating residents in life rafts and wading through waist-high floodwaters in devastated communities.

Mexico has experienced unusually heavy rainfall this year, with Mexico City recording its wettest June in over two decades. The remnants of Tropical Rainstorm Raymond, currently packing wind gusts of up to 45 km/hr (28 mph), are expected to make landfall in the southern part of Baja California on Sunday, potentially exacerbating the already dire situation. Relief efforts are underway, but the long-term impact of the flooding remains to be seen.

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