Deadly Mexican Floods Expose Critical Failures in Severe Weather Warning Systems

The devastating floods in east-central Mexico that claimed at least 72 lives and left many missing are not isolated natural disasters. They are stark evidence of government failures to adapt warning systems and emergency protocols to an era of unprecedented, climate-driven severe weather. For hardworking families on both sides of the border, this is more than just tragedy—it is a call to rethink how we protect our communities.Is Government Preparedness Today Still Stuck in Yesterday’s Weather?Pundits and officials alike often describe last week’s torrential rains as “unpredictable,” but the truth is far more uncomfortable. The old pattern of seasonal storms...