Ecuador deploys flood early-warning system in five Guayas cantons ahead of El Niño rains

Ecuador's government is rolling out a flood early-warning tool in five cantons of Guayas province (Milagro, Naranjal, Santa Lucía, Simón Bolívar, Jujan) to provide up to 72 hours of advance notice before flooding. The system is part of preparedness for the El Niño weather pattern, which is expected to bring heavy rains. The effectiveness and coverage of the system remain to be seen, but it marks a proactive step in disaster risk reduction.