Manabí rainfall disparity: inland deluge vs. coastal drought

Ecuador's Manabí province shows a stark rainfall gradient: inland cities (El Carmen, Chone, Calceta) face intense rains while coastal Manta, Jaramijó, and Puerto López see scarce precipitation. The cause is likely orographic effects and local weather patterns, but the article does not specify a definitive mechanism. This matters for water management, agriculture, and flood risk in the region.