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Intense Rains in Ecuador Kill 19 and Displace Nearly 20,000 Nationwide

Authorities say rivers are still rising and weather alerts warn more heavy rain that could deepen flooding and landslides.

Overview

  • The national emergency report consolidated through June 9 shows 19 people dead, 34 injured and 119,132 people directly affected by rainfall-related events.
  • Officials recorded 2,903 adverse events across all 24 provinces, with 19,943 people classified as displaced and 293 homes destroyed.
  • Damage to infrastructure is widespread: 33 bridges collapsed, 72.19 kilometers of roads were hit, 882 schools and 39 health centers suffered functional damage.
  • The agricultural toll is severe, with 27,848 hectares of crops lost and 162,844 animals killed, adding urgent economic strain on rural communities.
  • Meteorological authorities report five rivers already overflowing and issued active medium-to-high rain warnings for the Litoral, Amazon and Andean foothills, and forecasters say a possible stronger seasonal pattern could raise the risk of further severe storms.