# Weather emergency and disaster response in Veracruz > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/weather-emergency-and-disaster-response-in-veracruz > Updated: 2026-10-17T20:21:21.000Z. Sources: 34. Developments: 2. Authorities in Veracruz have transitioned from disaster preparedness testing to active emergency response following severe weather events. In early October, the state conducted large-scale emergency drills to test the first phase of the Early Warning System for Northern Veracruz (SAT-VN). This exercise, involving the State Civil Protection Secretariat and municipalities such as Poza Rica and Álamo, utilized acoustic alarms to simulate responses to flooding and landslides. The drills were intended to improve real-time monitoring for the Tuxpan and Cazones river basins following devastating floods in 2025. By mid-October, the region faced actual weather-related damage caused by Cold Front 2. Heavy rains have led to the overflowing of the Agua Dulce, Coatzacoalcos, and Aguadulcita rivers, prompting preventive evacuations in several southern municipalities, including Agua Dulce, Coatzacoalcos, Ixhuatlán del Sureste, Las Choapas, Moloacán, and Nanchital. In the northern region, Álamo Temapache reported approximately 1,590 flooded homes, while Papantla reported 147 affected residences. Due to the weather, school activities have been suspended in 29 southern municipalities. As of October 18, the impact of Cold Front 2 has resulted in at least ten deaths. In Villa Allende, four women died when a wall collapsed due to soil softening and a landslide. In Las Choapas, six family members died from carbon monoxide poisoning while using a gasoline generator during power outages. Governor Rocío Nahle García is coordinating with federal and local authorities to manage emergency shelters and humanitarian aid. The Mexican Navy, Army, and Civil Protection have deployed emergency plans, including DN-III-E, Plan Marina, and Plan Tajín, with over 600 military and maritime personnel assisting with rescues. Regarding infrastructure, the Comisión Federal de Electricidad (CFE) has focused on repairing high-voltage transmission lines and replacing damaged transformers, reaching an 83.33% power restoration rate in the state. ## Claims - Cold Front 2 caused heavy rains and strong winds in Veracruz. (corroborated by 20 sources) - At least ten people died due to the weather event in Veracruz. (corroborated by 8 sources) - Six people died from carbon monoxide poisoning while using a gasoline generator in Las Choapas. (corroborated by 8 sources) - Four women died when a wall collapsed on their home in Villa Allende. (corroborated by 7 sources) - The Coatzacoalcos river and sea level rise caused flooding in Villa Allende. (corroborated by 4 sources) - Evacuations were carried out in Agua Dulce, Coatzacoalcos, Ixhuatlán del Sureste, Las Choapas, Moloacán and Nanchital. (corroborated by 4 sources) - The Agua Dulce river exceeded its maximum ordinary water level. (corroborated by 2 sources) - School classes are suspended in 29 municipalities in southern Veracruz. (corroborated by 2 sources) - CFE has restored electricity to 94.61% of affected users nationwide. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Álamo Temapache reported 1,590 flooded homes. (single source) - CFE reported an 83.33% restoration rate of electricity in Veracruz. (single source) - Coatzacoalcos mayor Pedro Miguel Rosaldo García announced 120 workers and 45 mobile power plants will assist with electricity issues. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-10-17: Veracruz weather emergency leaves at least 10 dead Cold Front 2 has caused at least 10 deaths and severe flooding in Veracruz, Mexico. Fatalities include victims of a wall collapse and carbon monoxide poisoning. Emergency plans are active as rivers overflow. 24 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/veracruz-power-outages-cfe-restores-83-of-service-after-tower-collapses ### 2026-10-08: Veracruz conducts emergency drills to test new early warning system Veracruz authorities are conducting emergency drills in Poza Rica and Álamo to test a new early warning system, marking one year since devastating regional floods caused 30 deaths. 16 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/veracruz-authorities-to-conduct-emergency-drill-in-lamo-and-poza-rica --- Cite as: Weather emergency and disaster response in Veracruz. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/weather-emergency-and-disaster-response-in-veracruz