Mexican authorities have issued warnings across seven southern and southeastern states as persistent rainfall associated with Cold Front No. 2 raises the risk of flooding, landslides and overflowing rivers.
The National Civil Protection Coordination (CNPC) urged residents of Veracruz, Tabasco, Chiapas, Oaxaca, Campeche, Yucatán and Quintana Roo to take precautionary measures and closely follow official weather advisories.
In a statement released Monday, the agency warned that days of continuous rainfall had increased the likelihood of flash floods, rising river levels and landslides, particularly in areas where the ground was already saturated.
Emergency teams have begun evacuating residents from vulnerable communities in southern Veracruz, with federal security forces assisting local authorities in moving people to safer locations.
According to the National Meteorological Service (SMN), the cold front is expected to remain stationary over the eastern and southeastern Gulf of Mexico, bringing further intense rainfall.
Torrential downpours are forecast for southern Veracruz, western Tabasco, northwestern Chiapas and northeastern Oaxaca.
Meanwhile, parts of Yucatán and Quintana Roo could experience very heavy rainfall, while Campeche is expected to receive heavy showers.
The accompanying polar air mass is also forecast to bring lower temperatures and powerful northerly winds.
Wind gusts could reach 60–80 kilometres per hour in Veracruz and the Isthmus and Gulf of Tehuantepec, while speeds of 40–60 kilometres per hour are expected in Tabasco.
Authorities have additionally warned of waves reaching two to four metres along affected coastal areas and in the Gulf of Tehuantepec.
Civil protection officials cautioned that waterlogged soil could trigger landslides and slope collapses, while swelling rivers and streams could threaten nearby settlements.
Residents have been advised to avoid crossing flooded roads, rivers or streams, whether on foot or in vehicles.
People living in low-lying or flood-prone communities have also been urged to identify evacuation routes and nearby emergency shelters.
Authorities stressed that residents instructed to evacuate should leave immediately rather than wait for conditions to deteriorate.
The public has further been advised to stay away from beaches and exposed coastal areas during periods of strong winds and high waves.
Emergency agencies are continuing to monitor the weather system and have urged residents to rely on official meteorological and civil protection updates as the threat of further severe rainfall persists.