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Ecuador Declares State of Emergency in Esmeraldas Over Flooding, River Dredging Needed
El UniversoLO·EC·about 12 hours ago
Heavy rains have caused 212 adverse events in Ecuador, with 90 still active as of October 3, affecting 17 provinces, most severely Esmeraldas, Guayas, and Los Ríos. The situation indicates ongoing flooding and infrastructure strain, though specific damages and casualties are not detailed. This is a developing weather-related emergency with potential humanitarian and economic impacts.