In Mexico floods, locals count the cost, seek the missing
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Torrential rains that lashed Mexico last week killed at least 64 people and left many more missing, the government says, after a tropical depression triggered landslides and flooding in parts of the Gulf Coast and central states.
Breakdown
- Floodwaters from the Casones River devastated Poza Rica, destroying homes and businesses. 10s
- At least 64 people have died and many remain missing due to the flooding. 53s
- Families continue to search for missing relatives amid ongoing rescue operations. 1m 2s
- President Claudia Sheinbaum stated around 100,000 homes were affected by the floods. 1m 31s
- Authorities are assisting with evacuations, clean-up, and damage assessment in the hardest-hit areas. 1m 53s