Ecuador: Emergency declared due to heavy rains

Ecuador: Emergency declared due to heavy rains Ecuador has declared a national emergency due to the extensive damage caused by heavy rains, affecting infrastructure and the population. This measure allows for better protection of citizens and the repair of damage, with a previous regional emergency already in place for seven provinces. The current rainy season has resulted in 11 deaths, 1,662 cases of floods and landslides, and has impacted all 24 provinces.

• Ecuador declared a national state of emergency due to heavy rains and their consequences.
• The National Service for Risk Management (SNGR) made the decision due to the scale of damage to the population, road network, and infrastructure.
• The emergency will be in effect for 60 days and aims to better protect the population and repair damage.
• President Daniel Noboa declared the coordinated and urgent response to the aftermath of the storms a national priority.
• The current rainy season has caused 11 deaths and 1,662 cases of floods and landslides.
• The heavy rainfall has affected all 24 provinces and 85% of cantons.
• A regional emergency was already declared on February 27th for seven provinces.