Climate
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El Niño Flood Risk in Chone, Ecuador: 20,000 Homes, 100,000 People at Risk
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SeverityHighAssessedDeveloping storyEl UniversoLow-rated sourceEC
On October 20, rivers and streams in Ecuador's Guayas province—Tenguel, Balao, and Lagarto—overflowed, accounting for half of the six overflow events reported nationwide. The event indicates localized flooding, likely due to heavy rainfall, but the extent of damage and any casualties remain unclear. This underscores ongoing climate-related risks in the region.
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