{
  "id": 11021806,
  "title": "Flooding and landslides in Xalapa leave 2 dead, dozens of homes damaged",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/flooding-and-landslides-in-xalapa-leave-2-dead-dozens-of-homes-damaged",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-30T20:01:22.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Mexico News Daily",
    "slug": "mexico-news-daily",
    "url": "https://mexiconewsdaily.com/news/flooding-xalapa-homes-damaged/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Between Monday night and Tuesday morning, Xalapa, Veracruz experienced heavy rains resulting in two fatalities, extensive flooding, landslides, and damage to numerous neighborhoods. Mayor Daniela Griego Ceballos reported on a radio interview that one man in the Independencia neighborhood died due to a landslide, while a young woman succumbed to being trapped in a flooded building in San Bruno. A 23-year-old woman also perished working at a supermarket. No other serious injuries or entrapments were reported at the time of the interview. Municipal authorities documented 31 instances of rising water and 64 cases of flooding or pooling water across the city. Further assessments revealed damage in 43 neighborhoods and affected at least 60 homes. The highest rainfall recorded was in Lomas del Seminario, receiving 135 millimeters of rain. More precipitation is forecasted for the remainder of the week. Mayor Griego cautioned residents to avoid hazardous situations, especially those living in high-altitude areas, on slopes, or in high-risk zones. She advised seeking shelter with relatives or in a safe location. The Economic and Port Development Ministry (Sedecop) along with local governments will assess the impact on businesses and propose financial aid to affected small businesses and merchants.",
  "summary": "Intense rains on Monday and Tuesday in the capital of Veracruz caused damage in 43 neighborhoods and affected at least 60 homes, according to initial government reports. The post Flooding and landslides in Xalapa leave 2 dead, dozens of homes damaged appeared first on Mexico News Daily",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}