Doha: The death toll in floods caused by heavy rains in recent days in Mexico has risen to 64, leaving widespread destruction across the country.
According to Qatar News Agency, Mexican authorities reported that many areas, particularly in the mountains, are cut off by avalanches or rising water levels, with search operations expanding to include communities previously isolated by landslides. Civil Defense Coordinator Laura Velasquez Alsua reported that 65 more people were missing following heavy rains in central and southeastern Mexico, which caused rivers to burst their banks.
Approximately 260 towns, mainly in the mountains, remain cut off from the outside world. Tens of thousands of homes were filled with debris and mud. Several bridges were damaged, with fallen trees and landslides blocking many roads. Tens of thousands of people were left without power due to downed power lines.
Meteorologists warned that more rain is expected. With the soil already saturated, the risk of additional landslides is increasing. Mexico recorded unusually heavy rainfall in 2025, with the highest rainfall ever recorded in the capital, Mexico City.