(MENAFN) The death toll from devastating floods caused by heavy rains in Mexico has climbed to 64, with 65 people still missing, authorities confirmed Monday.

Mexico’s National Civil Protection Coordination (CNPC) reported the surge in casualties after tropical storms Priscilla and Raymond unleashed torrential downpours last week. The worst-hit states are Veracruz, Puebla, Hidalgo, Queretaro, and San Luis Potosi, where both fatalities and missing persons numbers remain critical.

During her daily briefing at the National Palace, President Claudia Sheinbaum confirmed that emergency response teams have been fully deployed to aid those suffering in the disaster zones.

Sheinbaum emphasized the government’s commitment, revealing, “We will put our whole heart into the recovery efforts and in supporting those affected by this tragedy.”

To expedite relief, additional personnel have been sent to these areas to facilitate the distribution of essential items such as clothing, hygiene products, potable water, and food.

Mexican media outlets report that the floods have affected over 250,000 people and caused extensive damage to more than 50,000 homes, marking this as one of the country’s most severe flood disasters in recent memory.

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