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| affected = Mexico (mainly the [[Sierra Madre Oriental]] region: [[Hidalgo (state)|Hidalgo]], [[Puebla]], [[Querétaro]], [[San Luis Potosí]] and [[Veracruz]]), [[Chiapas]], [[Guerrero]], [[Michoacan]] and [[Oaxaca]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.aljazeera.com/amp/news/2025/10/11/at-least-28-killed-in-heavy-flooding-caused-by-tropical-storms-in-mexico|title=At least 37 people killed in flooding caused by tropical storms in Mexico|publisher=[[Al Jazeera English]]|date=11 October 2025|access-date=13 October 2025}}</ref><!–Areas affected by flooding, in order from first to last affected–> |
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In October 2025, floods and landslides caused by heavy rains and attributed to remnants of storms occurred in several [[States of Mexico|Mexican states]], affecting over 117 cities and municipalities, killing at least 41 people, leaving more than 320,000 others lost power, dozens missing and nearly 1,000 km of roads damaged.<ref name=ap /><ref name=n /><ref name=r /><ref>{{cite web|url=https://amp.dw.com/en/mexico-floods-and-landslides-claim-dozens-of-lives/a-74321974|title=Mexico: Floods and landslides claim dozens of lives| |
In October 2025, floods and landslides caused by heavy rains and attributed to remnants of storms occurred in several [[States of Mexico|Mexican states]], affecting over 117 cities and municipalities, killing at least 41 people, leaving more than 320,000 others lost power, dozens missing and nearly 1,000 km of roads damaged.<ref name=ap /><ref name=n /><ref name=r /><ref>{{cite web|url=https://amp.dw.com/en/mexico-floods-and-landslides-claim-dozens-of-lives/a-74321974|title=Mexico: Floods and landslides claim dozens of lives|=[[Associated Press]]|=|publisher=[[DW]]}}</ref> |
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== Background == |
== Background == |
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Revision as of 04:08, 13 October 2025
In October 2025, floods and landslides caused by heavy rains and attributed to remnants of storms occurred in several Mexican states, affecting over 117 cities and municipalities, killing at least 41 people, leaving more than 320,000 others lost power, dozens missing and nearly 1,000 km of roads damaged.[2][3][4][5]
Background
Mexico has experienced unusually heavy rainfall this year, with Mexico City recording its wettest June in over 20 years. Authorities have related the deadly downpours to the remnants of Hurricane Priscilla and Tropical Storm Raymond, both of which brought intense rainfall to the country’s western region:[6][7] Both storms previously affected Baja California Sur, Jalisco, Nayarit, Oaxaca and the Southwestern United States; however, no injuries or fatalities were reported.[8][9][10]
Situation by state
Hidalgo was among the worst affected areas, with 16 confirmed deaths. Landslides and overflowing rivers damaged about 1,000 homes, 59 medical facilities, and 308 schools. Seventeen of its 84 municipalities faced power outages and 90 communities were left without communication.[11][7]
In Veracruz, over 21 inches (more than 530 mm) of rainfall fell between 6 and 9 October alone. The state recorded 18 deaths (including a police officer), while aproximately 5,000 homes were damaged. The Mexican Navy evacuated nearly 900 people to shelters.[11][7]
In Puebla, 9 people lost their lives and 13 were reported missing. Roughly 80,000 people were affected, and rescue efforts included helping people stranded on rooftops. A gas pipeline also ruptured following a landslide.[11][7]
In Querétaro, a child died after being swept away by a landslide.[11]
Response
In response, the federal government of Mexico has deployed around 8,700 military personnel to assist in rescue and relief operations, especially where roads have been blocked.[11][2][3]
Governor of Hidalgo Julio Menchaca said that all classes had been suspended due to the heavy rains.[3]
On 12 October 2025, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum stated in a post on X: “We continue with attention to the emergency in Veracruz, Hidalgo, Puebla, Querétaro, and San Luis Potosí, in coordination with the governor and the governors, as well as various federal authorities. The National Emergency Committee is in permanent session”.[4] On the same day, she visited Huauchinango, Poza Rica and Álamo, the cities most affected by the floods.[12][13] “The message to the people: we know that there is much despair and concern; we will help everyone. Cleaning work will be carried out with full scope, without wasting any resources”, said Sheinbaum at a command center meeting.[14]
See also
References
- ^ “At least 37 people killed in flooding caused by tropical storms in Mexico”. Al Jazeera English. 11 October 2025. Retrieved 13 October 2025.
- ^ a b “Flooding in central and southeast Mexico kills 28, and damages homes and hospitals”. Associated Press. 10 October 2025.
- ^ a b c John, Yoon (11 October 2025). “Heavy Rain, Floods and Landslides in Mexico Kill at Least 41”. The New York Times. Retrieved 12 October 2025.
- ^ a b “At least 44 people dead after torrential rains in Mexico”. Reuters. 12 October 2025. Retrieved 12 October 2025.
- ^ Burke. “Mexico: Floods and landslides claim dozens of lives”. Deutsche Presse-Agentur, Associated Press. DW.
- ^ Quillen, Stephen (12 October 2025). “Death toll from Mexico flooding rises to 44, dozens more missing”. Al Jazeera English. Retrieved 13 October 2025.
- ^ a b c d “Mexico’s president convenes governors as death toll from torrential rains rises to 44”. Associated Press. 12 October 2025. Retrieved 13 October 2025.
- ^ “‘Priscilla’ deja daños puntuales en BCS, Jalisco y Nayarit, sin reporte de lesionados o fallecidos”. Aristegui Noticias (in Spanish). Retrieved 8 October 2025.
- ^ Berg, Robbie (9 October 2025). “Tropical Depression Seventeen-E Discussion Number 1”. Miami, Florida.
- ^ “US West’s Wild Rainy Weather Set to Extend Through Weekend”. Bloomberg. 11 October 2025. Retrieved 11 October 2025.
- ^ a b c d e “Flooding In Central And Southeast Mexico Kills 41”. Associated Press. The Weather Channel. 12 October 2025.
- ^ Pedro, Villa y Cana (12 October 2025). “Sheinbaum recorre Puebla y Veracruz, tras afectaciones por lluvias; anuncia censo para este lunes”. El Universal (in Spanish). Retrieved 13 October 2025.
- ^ “Presidenta Claudia Sheinbaum visita a damnificados por las lluvias en Huauchinango, Puebla”. El Universal (in Spanish). Yahoo News. 12 October 2025. Retrieved 13 October 2025.
- ^ Villa y Cana, Pedro (12 October 2025). “Sheinbaum encabeza Centro de Comando en Veracruz por lluvias; “sabemos que hay desesperación, los vamos a atender a todos”, dice” (in Spanish). Retrieved 13 October 2025.
