Source: CNN
The death toll from last week’s torrential rains in central and southeastern Mexico has risen sharply to 64, with an additional 65 people still missing, according to Civil Defense Coordinator Laura Velázquez Alzúa. The massive downpour caused rivers to overflow their banks leading to widespread flooding and landslides that have devastated communities across five states.
The gravity of the disaster is becoming clearer, revealing a catastrophic scale of destruction. President Claudia Sheinbaum has vowed that “sufficient resources” will be deployed without hesitation as the nation remains in an emergency period.
The devastation to homes is immense, with early official estimates noting 100 000 affected houses. In riverside areas, some dwellings have “practically disappeared,” according to the President.
In the oil town of Poza Rica, located 170 miles northeast of Mexico City, residents were caught off guard by the rapid onset of the floodwaters. In low-lying neighborhoods, the Cazones River swelled, sending more than 12 feet (4 metres) of water surging into the streets before dawn on October 10. Some residents heard a terrifying “wall of water” before they saw it, with the loudest sounds coming from cars crashing together as they were swept away. Though some neighbors sensed the impending danger a couple of hours prior and managed to grab a few belongings before fleeing, the lack of warning intensified the tragedy.
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