At least 23 people have died in Mexico because of heavy rains this week.
Mexico’s civil defense authorities on Friday reported intense rainfall in 31 out of 32 states, with the worst-affected areas being Veracruz in the east, Queretaro and Hidalgo in the centre, and the north-central state of San Luis Potosi and 1,000 homes were affected by Heavy rains .
President Claudia Sheinbaum wrote on X after a meeting with local officials and members of her Cabinet: “We are working to support the population, reopen roads and get the power back on.”
The Mexican military will help distribute aid in affected areas.
