Rains in Ecuador record more than 73,000 people affected

Published at: 04/03/2025 11:46 AM

Heavy rains in Ecuador have left 14 dead and more than 73,000 people affected, according to the National Secretariat for Risk Management (SNGR).

Since February 24, the Piñas canton, in the province of El Oro, has registered 14 disasters that have impacted 137 families, leaving 91 homeless, damaging 117 homes and destroying 20, in addition to causing two confirmed deaths and a possible third victim not yet located.

The overflow of the Pital River also flooded roads, especially on the road between Machala and Santa Rosa, affecting 40 neighborhoods. The roads that connect El Oro with Loja, Guayas and areas near the border with Peru are impassable due to flooding.

During the Carnival holiday, rains have impacted several provinces, including El Oro. The emergency is still in effect in Guayas, Los Ríos, Manabí, Esmeraldas, Santa Elena, Loja, and Azuay.
According to the National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology (INAMHI), rainfall will persist strongly along the coast until this Tuesday.

Mazo News Team