In the second week of October, rain linked to tropical storms Priscilla and Raymond caused floods and landslides across five Mexican states. By 13 October, at least 64 people had died and 65 were missing, most of them in Veracruz, Hidalgo and Puebla.
Rivers burst through villages, washing away roads and bridges and leaving communities cut off. More than 10,000 troops were sent to rescue people and deliver aid by boat, plane and helicopter.
Cut off from help
A week later the death toll had risen to 72, with 48 people still missing. Dozens of communities remained unreachable by road, and thousands of people were living in temporary shelters.
When communities are cut off, so is safe water. Floods damage pipes and pumps, and stagnant water raises the risk of illness while repairs wait.
What clean water changes after a flood
- Health: safe drinking water in shelters prevents disease.
- Reach: water purification for villages that roads can’t reach.
- Recovery: repaired systems let families return home.
How you can help
Share this story and remember that disasters don’t end when the rain stops. Follow charities supporting flood recovery in Mexico, and tell someone about the people still rebuilding.
Source: Citizen Digital / AFP, “At least 64 dead, 65 missing in Mexico floods”, 13 October 2025; Anadolu Agency, “Death toll at 72 in Mexico following intense floods”, 18 October 2025.
