Severe flooding and landslides triggered by days of heavy rain have killed at least 44 people across central and southeastern Mexico, with dozens more missing, authorities said on Sunday.

The torrential rains, caused by the remnants of Hurricane Priscilla and Tropical Rainstorm Raymond, have devastated five states — Veracruz, Puebla, Hidalgo, Queretaro, and San Luis Potosí. According to government figures, 18 people died in Veracruz, 16 in Hidalgo, nine in Puebla, and one in Queretaro.

Mexico’s El Universal newspaper reported an even higher toll of 48 deaths, while rescue operations continue amid fears of more landslides and overflowing rivers.

Officials said more than 16,000 homes have been damaged and 320,000 people are without electricity. Entire communities remain cut off as emergency teams struggle to reach isolated areas.

President Claudia Sheinbaum said the military and National Guard have been deployed for rescue and relief work. “We will not leave anyone without support,” she wrote on X. Photos shared by authorities showed soldiers evacuating residents through waist-deep water and using rafts to reach stranded families.

Mexico has endured unusually intense rainfall this year, with Mexico City recording its wettest June in over two decades. The remnants of Raymond were expected to bring more rain to southern Baja California on Sunday, keeping much of the country on high alert for further flooding.