Torrential rains last week brought death and widespread damage. President Claudia Sheinbaum has visited affected areas, facing some angry residents.
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Dozens Are Dead and Dozens More Missing as Catastrophic Rains Devastate Mexico
Torrential rains set off deadly floods and landslides across five Mexican states, leaving a trail of destruction.
Heavy Rain, Floods and Landslides in Mexico Kill at Least 41
The downpours also damaged thousands of homes and cut off power to entire towns. More rain was expected this weekend.
Floods and Landslides in Nepal Worsen Woes of a Nation in Flux
Last month, nationwide protests ousted the government. Now, Nepal’s interim leaders are dealing with heavy rains that have snarled transportation and killed dozens.
Typhoon Matmo Makes Landfall in Southern China
The tropical cyclone disrupted transportation, forced more than 151,000 evacuations and raised fears of flooding as it barreled toward Guangdong Province.
Typhoon Ragasa Tears Through a Taiwan Town, Killing 14
Hundreds of firefighters and soldiers dispatched to Guangfu have gone door to door to check for trapped residents.
Typhoon Ragasa Slams Into China After Deaths in Taiwan and the Philippines
One million residents of Guangdong, in southern China, were evacuated before the powerful storm made landfall on Wednesday. At least 18 people have been killed along its path this week.
Protesters in Manila Accuse Government of Misusing Environmental Funds
Demonstrations were set off by accusations that flood relief money was embezzled. They are part of a wave of discontent about economic inequality in several countries in Asia.
Floods in North India Submerge Crops as Farmers Struggle With Debt and Tariffs
The floods, which have killed hundreds, are bad news for farmers weighed down by heavy debt, as India is under pressure from President Trump in tariff negotiations.
First War, Then Floods Drive Pakistani Families From Their Homes
Near the Indian border, many people who fled the recent India-Pakistan conflict have had to leave again, this time because of rising waters.