COURT RESTRAINS RESIDENT DOCTORS FROM EMBARKING ON STRIKE. (PHOTO).

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 COURT RESTRAINS RESIDENT DOCTORS FROM EMBARKING ON STRIKE  The national industrial court Abuja division has restrained all members and agents of the national association of resident doctors from calling, directing, organizing, participating in, and embarking upon any form of industrial action.  Justice Emmanuel Danjuma Subilim gave the order in an interim injunction filed by the federal government through the office of the attorney general of the federation and minister of justice.  The court temporally barred members of the association from embarking on any form of strike, work stoppages, go-slows, picketing, or any other form of industrial protest or disruption. The association is equally restrained from taking steps preparatory to any form of industrial action from the 12th day of january, 2026. The interim order remains in force pending the hearing and determination of the motion on notice fixed for the january 21, 2026. The association had earlier threatened to...

MEXICO’S DEADLY FLOODS HIGHLIGHT GAPS IN SEVERE WEATHER WARNING SYSTEMS. (PHOTO).


 Mexico’s deadly floods highlight gaps in severe weather warning systems

Recent torrential rains in east-central Mexico, which have claimed at least 72 lives and left dozens missing, are highlighting ongoing challenges in the country’s ability to warn residents of severe weather in time. Authorities have described last week’s floods and landslides as unpredictable, while residents reported never experiencing anything similar. Researchers note that what was once considered extreme or unusual weather is increasingly normal due to climate change, making timely preparation and warning systems essential.

Experts point to gaps in both technology and public awareness. Mexico lacks sufficient river-level monitoring equipment and comprehensive weather radar coverage, limiting the precision of forecasts. Even when forecasts exist, officials often fail to implement robust prevention strategies for compounded weather events. In Veracruz, for example, the forecasted rainfall the day before the rivers overflowed was nearly eight inches, but actual rainfall tripled that amount, and many residents were caught off guard. Observers stress that education and training are critical: civil defense alerts must be accompanied by public understanding of the risks, much like earthquake warnings that have become more widely comprehended over the decades. As cleanup and rescue efforts continue, officials emphasize that effective preparation and communication can prevent disasters from turning deadly.

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