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Guayaquil floods: second day of rainstorms overwhelms drainage, canal overflows
ExpresoLO·EC·1 day ago
Heavy rainfall caused flooding in 17 sectors of Guayaquil, with water reaching nearly knee-deep in Las Orquídeas. The event highlights persistent drainage and urban infrastructure vulnerabilities in the city. No casualties or major disruptions reported, but the recurrence of such flooding underscores chronic infrastructure deficiencies.
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