This drone photo taken on Oct. 13, 2025 shows the aftermath after a landslide caused by the heavy rain in Huauchinango, Puebla state, Mexico. (Photo by Francisco Canedo/Xinhua)
MEXICO CITY, Oct. 13 (Xinhua) -- At least 64 people have died and dozens remain missing after days of torrential rains and flooding that hit central and eastern Mexico last week, authorities said Monday.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said national and local agencies are working together to assist affected communities and restore essential services.
Laura Velazquez, national coordinator of civil protection, said rainfall between Oct. 6 and 9 reached record levels -- up to 286 millimeters in some areas -- causing rivers to overflow and triggering deadly landslides. Veracruz state reported 29 deaths and 18 missing, the highest toll among the affected states.
The Defense Ministry said the Air Force has set up air bridges to deliver food and medicine to isolated communities in Veracruz, Puebla and Hidalgo, reaching 39 towns on Sunday.
The Welfare Ministry has launched a door-to-door census to identify victims and distribute financial aid.
Sheinbaum said preliminary estimates suggest around 100,000 homes were damaged. "In all cases, the government will provide support," she said.
Authorities said efforts remain focused on providing shelter, food, clean water and medical care, while repairing roads, power lines and public services. ■
This photo taken on Oct. 13, 2025 shows people watching search and rescue operation at a landslide site caused by the heavy rain in Huauchinango, Puebla state, Mexico. (Photo by Francisco Canedo/Xinhua)
Photo taken on Oct. 13, 2025 shows a landslide caused by the heavy rain in Huauchinango, Puebla state, Mexico. (Photo by Francisco Canedo/Xinhua)
This aerial drone photo taken on Oct. 13, 2025 shows rescue workers conducting a search in a landslide caused by the heavy rain in Huauchinango, Puebla state, Mexico. (Photo by Francisco Canedo/Xinhua)
This photo taken on Oct. 13, 2025 shows a rescue worker conducts a search in a landslide caused by the heavy rain in Huauchinango, Puebla state, Mexico. (Photo by Francisco Canedo/Xinhua)
This drone photo taken on Oct. 12, 2025 shows a vehicle stranded in a flooded area caused by the heavy rain in Poza Rica city, Veracruz state, Mexico. (Photo by Francisco Canedo/Xinhua)
People push a washing machine through a street in the city of Poza Rica, Veracruz state, Mexico, Oct. 12, 2025. (Photo by Francisco Canedo/Xinhua)
A woman tries to clean a street flooded by the heavy rain in the city of Poza Rica, Veracruz state, Mexico, Oct. 12, 2025. (Photo by Francisco Canedo/Xinhua)
Mexican soldiers prepare to help people affected by the heavy rain in the city of Poza Rica, Veracruz state, Mexico, Oct. 12, 2025. (Photo by Francisco Canedo/Xinhua)
Mexican soldiers help to clean a street affected by the heavy rain in the city of Poza Rica, Veracruz state, Mexico, Oct. 12, 2025. (Photo by Francisco Canedo/Xinhua)
This drone photo taken on Oct. 12, 2025 shows the heavy rain aftermath in the city of Poza Rica, Veracruz state, Mexico. (Photo by Francisco Canedo/Xinhua)
This drone photo taken on Oct. 12, 2025 shows people's belongings after the heavy rain in the city of Poza Rica, Veracruz state, Mexico. (Photo by Francisco Canedo/Xinhua)
People affected by the heavy rain receive food at a shelter in the city of Poza Rica, Veracruz state, Mexico, Oct. 12, 2025. (Photo by Francisco Canedo/Xinhua)
A woman walks along a street affected by the heavy rain in the city of Poza Rica, Veracruz state, Mexico, Oct. 12, 2025. (Photo by Francisco Canedo/Xinhua)
Vehicles damaged by flood are seen on the street in Poza Rica city, Veracruz state, Mexico, Oct. 12, 2025. (Photo by Francisco Canedo/Xinhua)
A person walks along a street affected by the heavy rain in the city of Poza Rica, Veracruz state, Mexico, Oct. 12, 2025. (Photo by Francisco Canedo/Xinhua)
A woman receives medical treatment at a shelter for flood victims in the city of Poza Rica, Veracruz state, Mexico, Oct. 12, 2025. (Photo by Francisco Canedo/Xinhua)
People try to overturn a vehicle affected by the heavy rain in the city of Poza Rica, Veracruz state, Mexico, Oct. 12, 2025. (Photo by Francisco Canedo/Xinhua)
A woman hugs her children at a shelter for flood victims in the city of Poza Rica, Veracruz state, Mexico, Oct. 12, 2025. (Photo by Francisco Canedo/Xinhua)
