Heavy rains trigger massive flooding in Ecuador’s largest city

Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: October 27, 2026Country: Ecuador

Environment & Climate

Heavy rains trigger massive flooding in Ecuador’s largest city

Severe rains have left parts of Ecuador’s largest city underwater along the coast. The downpours are the latest storm to hit the country amid a strengthening El Niño.

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