27 dead, schools and homes destroyed… Rain wreaks havoc in Mexico.

Heavy rains have wreaked havoc in Mexico. So far, 27 people have died in the country. Many are missing, and everything from homes to schools has been submerged. Relief and rescue operations are underway in the country.

The natural disaster is worsening the situation. According to Reuters, at least 27 people have died and many are missing due to the continuous heavy rainfall.

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Rains have wreaked havoc in Mexico.

Officials said on Friday that the torrential rains triggered landslides in several areas, and power outages in many areas have also disrupted the lives of people. Many rivers have overflowed, and roads in many areas are severely flooded. Scenes of devastation are visible everywhere, with vehicles submerged.

1,000 Homes Destroyed.

According to the Civil Protection Agency of Hidalgo State, 16 people have died, and over 1,000 homes and hundreds of schools have been damaged. Puebla State Governor Alejandro Armenta reported at least nine deaths, mostly in landslide-related incidents, while five remain missing. Two more deaths have been confirmed in Veracruz State.

Relief and Rescue Operations Continue.

President Claudia Sheinbaum said on the social media platform X, "We are working to help the affected people, reopen roads, and restore power. Meanwhile, rescue and rescue operations are ongoing." She shared photos of rescue workers wading through knee-deep water to deliver relief supplies.

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A video released by the Navy showed an officer wading through neck-deep water in the city of Poza Rica, searching for stranded people. Heavy rains and the overflowing Cajones River have submerged large parts of the city.

More than 5,000 troops deployed.

The Ministry of Defense reported deploying more than 5,400 troops for relief, surveillance, evacuation, and cleanup operations. Meanwhile, Hurricanes Raymond and Priscilla are also causing heavy rainfall across the Baja California Peninsula and the country's western Pacific coast.

National Civil Protection Coordinator Laura Velásquez reported that landslides, overflowing rivers, and collapsed roads have occurred in the affected states.

 Mexico is experiencing unusually heavy rainfall for 2025. The capital, Mexico City, has recorded a new rainfall record this year.

Summary.

Meanwhile, Hurricane Raymond is located near the country's Pacific coast and is moving northward, bringing heavy rainfall. Damage has been reported in the states of Chiapas, Guerrero, Oaxaca, and Michoacán.