Afghanistan, Oct. 14 -- Torrential rains and flooding that swept across parts of Mexico over the past week have killed at least 64 people, authorities said on Monday, as search and rescue operations continue for dozens still missing.
Government officials said 65 people remain unaccounted for after days of relentless rainfall triggered flash floods and landslides across several regions, particularly in the southern and central states. Entire communities have been cut off as swollen rivers overflowed and roads were washed away.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said the scale of the disaster was "beyond forecasts," noting that nearly 100,000 homes have been damaged or destroyed. Emergency teams have been deployed to assist affected famili...