Veracruz has declared a state of emergency in 13 municipalities after heavy rain flooded homes and roads in the southern part of the state
The Coatzacoalcos river overflowed its banks in the municipalities of Hidalgotitlán and Jesús Carranza
while the Tecolapan river overflowed in Saltabarranca
affecting towns in the municipalities of Jesús Carranza
In the municipalities of San Andrés and Santiago Tuxtla
hundreds of families lost everything when their homes flooded
while owners of restaurants and stores in Catemaco reported severe losses
State and local authorities continue to work to repair the damage and offer relief to victims
State Civil Protection officials warned that if rains continue the emergency declaration could well expand to five more municipalities
With the official declaration of emergency
the affected municipalities have access to funds from a state disaster relief fund
Source: <a href="http://www.milenio.com/estados/emiten-declaratoria-emergencia-13-municipios-veracruz">Milenio</a> (sp)
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