Mexico searches for missing people after torrential rains, at least 47 dead

The death toll from Mexico’s torrential rains rose to 47 on Sunday as the fallout mounted from flooding and landslides in different states around the country, as the authorities were rushing to help affected residents, look for missing people and try to clean several areas.

Days after heavy rains drenched several parts of Mexico, the country saw over the weekend the extension of devastation in some states, where the flooding swept away vehicles and destroyed houses and roads.

Aerial view of numerous damaged cars sitting in mud after flooding. AP

President Claudia Sheinbaum traveled to some of the states and said the government will begin a census among affected people to distribute aid.

Mexico’s Civil Protection agency said as of Sunday night, the heavy rains had killed 18

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