At least 64 dead, 65 missing in Mexico floods | International

MEXICO CITY, Oct 13, 2025 (BSS/AFP) - The death toll from flooding in central and eastern Mexico has risen sharply to at least 64, with another 65 still missing, authorities said Monday. The flooding, caused by intense rainfall, was focused mostly in the Veracruz, Hidalgo and Puebla states, said Laura Velazquez, the head of Mexico's civil defense authorities. The toll rose by 17 from just 12 hours earlier, indicating the still unfolding scale of the disaster. The floods sent overflowing rivers through entire villages, triggered landslides and swept away roads and bridges. President Claudia Sheinbaum said that thousands of troops as well as boats, planes and helicopters had been deployed to assist the rescue efforts. The military will help distribute...