El Niño disrupts Ecuadorian agriculture: floods, heat hit rice, banana, cocoa

El Niño-driven unseasonal rains, floods, and high temperatures are damaging Ecuadorian rice, banana, cocoa, and livestock production, with increased disease pressure. The extent of crop losses and economic impact remains uncertain, but the event threatens export revenues and food security. This marks a significant climate-driven shock to a key agricultural exporter.