Landslides and flooding cut off 300 communities in Mexico
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BBC Verify has been analysing satellite imagery throughout the day, first examining flooding in Mexico and later strike damage at an oil plant in Russia-occupied Crimea.
At least 64 people have died due to torrential rain in Mexico, while dozens of people are still missing and the status of remote towns with up to 1,000 residents remains unknown. More than 300 communities have been cut off by landslides and flooding as of Tuesday, while soldiers and civilians are attempting to reopen blocked roads.
Flooding and landslides over the past week have cut off 300 towns in central and eastern Mexico and left dozens of people dead and missing.
At least 64 people have died and 65 are missing due to severe flooding in central and eastern Mexico. A viral video captured an elderly couple embracing amidst surging floodwaters, later rescued and receiving support.
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Mexico floods and landslides claim 44 lives as storms Priscilla and Raymond batter five states
At least 44 people have died in Mexico after tropical storms Priscilla and Raymond caused heavy rains, landslides, and flooding across 5 states, including Veracruz, Hidalgo, Puebla, and Queretaro. President Sheinbaum said the National Emergency Committee is coordinating rescue and relief efforts.