Weekly Prayer Update

Flooding in Mexico

Beginning in early October, days of relentless rain swept across central and eastern Mexico, fueled by the remnants of tropical systems Priscilla and Raymond. By October 13, the flooding and landslides had left at least 64 people dead and 65 missing. The hardest-hit areas include the states of Veracruz, Hidalgo, and Puebla, where rivers overflowed, roads and bridges collapsed, and hundreds of communities were cut off from aid. In Veracruz alone, more than 300 towns have been isolated by floodwaters, while in Hidalgo, damage has reached more than 100,000 homes along with dozens of schools and health clinics. The storms have also caused widespread infrastructure losses, disrupting power, transportation, and communication networks across the region.

The humanitarian needs are immense. Hundreds of thousands of people have been affected, many losing their homes and access to clean water, food, and medical care. Shelters are overcrowded, and rescue teams are struggling to reach remote mountain areas still cut off by mudslides and washed-out roads.

Nazarene churches in Mexico are responding by raising funds and sending out volunteer teams to help with cleanup and offer spiritual and emotional support.

Lord, we pray for every person who is impacted by these rains and floods. Many families are in mourning, and hundreds of thousands can’t return to their homes. Be their strength and help in this time of trouble. Speed the delivery of aid and assistance. Lord, hear our prayers.