At least 23 people have died in Mexico due to heavy rains this week, local authorities across the country said Friday.
Mexico’s civil defense authorities reported intense rainfall in 31 of 32 states, with the worst-affected areas being Veracruz in the east, Queretaro and Hidalgo in the center, and the north-central state of San Luis Potosi.In Hidalgo state, 16 deaths were reported and 1,000 homes affected. Five deaths were reported in Puebla state, and 11 people were still unaccounted for.
A minor died in Veracruz state, and a police officer died in Queretaro.
Laura Velazquez, the national coordinator for civil defense, said the affected states had experienced landslides, overflowing rivers and road collapses.
