Rains leave one dead in Veracruz; another person sought after being swept away

One person has died and another is missing following intense rainfall that battered the Veracruz-Boca del Río conurbation in Mexico. The severe weather occurred overnight Monday into Tuesday, causing significant disruption and tragedy.

The incident took place in the Tejería area of Veracruz port, where the force of the water current swept two men into a storm drain. Emergency services, including Civil Protection and Municipal Firefighters, responded to the scene. The body of one victim was recovered Tuesday morning.

Local authorities, including the Mayor of Veracruz, Rosa María Hernández Espejo, are involved in the response. The mayor expressed regret over the fatality and noted that a formal report for the second missing individual had not yet been filed as of Tuesday afternoon. Security and ministerial authorities have secured the area for official investigations.

In response to the incident and the ongoing rainy season, the mayor urged citizens to take extreme precautions. Residents are advised to avoid crossing or entering channels, water currents, and areas prone to sudden water level increases. The Veracruz City Council is continuing preventative maintenance, including cleaning storm drains and canals throughout the city.

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