In brief
In Mexico, rescue workers are scrambling to locate 38 missing persons following severe flooding that impacted over 150 locations across five states. The heavy rainfall, attributed to two tropical storms, has resulted in at least 47 fatalities. President Claudia Sheinbaum has promised assistance for rebuilding efforts in the worst-hit areas, as thousands remain isolated due to extensive damage to infrastructure.
Rescue workers in Mexico are searching for at least 38 people who are missing after torrential rains triggered flooding in 150 locations across five states.
At least 47 residents are confirmed dead, according to official figures released late on Sunday.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has promised help for the affected areas.
The heavy rains, caused by two tropical storms, triggered landslides and caused rivers to overflow, sweeping away entire homes as well as roads and cars.
María Salas, 49, lost five members of her family when their home collapsed in Huauchinango, a town in the mountains in northern Puebla state. She told Agence France Presse she is unable to retrieve her belongings: I can't get my belongings, I can't sleep there. I have nothing.
President Sheinbaum visited a shelter in Huauchinango and assured that officials would assess the damage: Everyone will get help to rebuild their homes. An estimated 100 small communities remain cut off as flooding has severely disrupted power and communication lines.
