Two individuals have lost their lives in central Mexico following severe flooding brought on by persistent heavy rains, local authorities confirmed on Saturday, as intense downpours continued to wreak havoc across parts of the country.
According to a civil protection report, the bodies were discovered in the city of Queretaro late Friday night.
“They were swept away by rainwater,” the report stated.
The city of Queretaro experienced significant rainfall on Saturday, resulting in property damage and forcing federal authorities to activate a military emergency response plan to mitigate the situation.
Meanwhile, Mexico City was also hit by the storm, with heavy rain leading to disruptions at Benito Juarez International Airport. Operations at the airport, one of the busiest in Latin America, were temporarily suspended on Saturday due to poor visibility.
This is not the first time the airport has been affected by flooding. Earlier in the month, similar storms caused delays and disruptions, further straining operations at the facility, which served over 45 million passengers in 2024.
Mexico regularly endures powerful storms between May and November each year. However, this year has been particularly extreme, especially in Mexico City, where officials report the heaviest storms since 1952.
The National Water Commission highlighted that June ranked as the third-rainiest month since 1985, underscoring the severity of this year’s weather conditions.
Experts emphasize that human-driven climate change is intensifying weather patterns, increasing the likelihood of destructive flooding events like those seen in recent weeks.
What you should know
Mexico is currently experiencing its wettest year in decades, with Mexico City seeing the heaviest storms since 1952.
The National Water Commission recorded June as the third-rainiest month since 1985, and scientists warn that climate change is playing a critical role in making floods deadlier and more frequent.
