Ecuador Declares State of Emergency in Esmeraldas Over Flooding, River Dredging Needed

Ecuadorian authorities declared a state of emergency in Esmeraldas canton due to rain and flooding, requiring dredging and desilting in the lower basins of the Esmeraldas and Teaone rivers. The measure is a response to ongoing flood risk, but the extent of damage and impact on local infrastructure remains unclear. This highlights vulnerability of coastal infrastructure to climate-related events.