Tropical Storm Barry: Cars submerged as flood water sweeps debris through streets in Mexico
Torrential rains linked to Tropical Storm Barry caused significant damage in Mexico. State of San Luis Potosi in central Mexico bore the maximum brunt, per authorities. The storm made landfall on June 29 and moved inland, bringing heavy rains. Watch for more.
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Published on Jul 02, 2025 06:48 PM IST Torrential rains linked to Tropical Storm Barry caused significant damage in Mexico. State of San Luis Potosi in central Mexico bore the maximum brunt, per authorities. The storm made landfall on June 29 and moved inland, bringing heavy rains. Watch for more.
