High tide floods streets in Guayaquil, Ecuador; Salado estuary overflow

High tide in the Salado estuary caused street flooding in Guayaquil, Ecuador, on October 28, 2026. Residents attribute the water accumulation to the tidal rise, indicating a localized coastal flooding event. The incident highlights ongoing vulnerability to tidal flooding in low-lying coastal areas, though no major damage or casualties are reported.

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