Ecuador rains trigger 69 active emergencies; Esmeraldas worst hit

Heavy rains have caused 69 active emergency events across Ecuador, with Esmeraldas, Manabí, Guayas, and Los Ríos provinces most affected, per the national risk management agency. The situation is ongoing, with flooding and landslides likely disrupting local infrastructure and livelihoods. This is a developing climate-related disaster requiring monitoring for humanitarian and economic impact.