Heavy rains triggered flooding and landslides across Mexico’s central and eastern states, leaving at least 72 people dead and 48 unaccounted for, according to official figures released October 17 2025.
The disaster struck five states, with the most severe impacts reported in Veracruz and Hidalgo, where saturated soil, overflowing rivers and collapsed infrastructure hampered emergency response. The national government deployed thousands of soldiers and aircraft to reach isolated towns and deliver relief supplies.
Authorities are warning of further risks as additional rainfall is forecast in the region, complicating rescue operations and heightening concerns about future landslides. The flooding underscores vulnerabilities in Mexico’s disaster‑preparedness systems, especially as climate‑related weather extremes become more frequent.
