Deadly floods devastate Chapula, leaving 64 dead in Mexico
This past week, a river in central Mexico turned into a wall of water, wiping out the village of Chapula. The flood and landslides have cut off 300 towns from the outside world. Thousands of soldiers and workers are working to rescue people and unblock roads.
At least 64 people have died, and dozens are still missing. The floods were caused by two tropical storms and an unusually heavy rainy season. Residents of Chapula organized their own evacuation using a borrowed helicopter, with help from nearby towns.
The hardest-hit areas are Veracruz, Hidalgo, and Puebla, where many homes were destroyed. Rescue teams continue to search for the missing and provide aid.
