Mexico floods leave at least 27 dead and about 3 dozen missing

At least 27 people have died and others are missing, according to authorities, after floods in Mexico triggered landslides and swept away homes, vehicles and bridges, the BBC writes.

Heavy rainfall on Thursday and Friday caused rivers to burst their banks. Thousands of houses have been damaged or destroyed as fast-running water careered down streets, carrying cars, while highways were blocked with debris and electricity cut off.

Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum said the government has deployed 5,400 personnel to help communities, clear roads and hand out aid.