Heavy rain and flooding warned for Tlaxcala and Veracruz on Oct. 1, 2026
The State Civil Protection Coordination in Tlaxcala issued a warning on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026, about heavy rain with strong storms and possible flooding, while Veracruz reported a fatal flood after five hours of continuous rain.1,2
Meteorological forecasts call for 50‑75 mm of rain, winds up to 20 km/h with gusts of 30‑50 km/h, and electrical activity that could reduce visibility and disrupt road traffic, prompting authorities to advise people to avoid flooded areas and stay away from hazardous structures; a student and store employee died in the Veracruz flood, highlighting the severity of the event.1,2