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March 13, 2026

Ecuador: Emergency declared due to heavy rains

Ecuadorian authorities have declared a state of emergency due to the consequences of heavy rains that have hit the country, Ecuadorian media reported today.

Ecuador: Emergency declared due to heavy rains

TL;DR

  • Ecuador declared a national state of emergency due to heavy rains and their consequences.
  • The National Service for Risk Management (SNGR) made the decision due to the scale of damage to the population, road network, and infrastructure.
  • The emergency will be in effect for 60 days and aims to better protect the population and repair damage.
  • President Daniel Noboa declared the coordinated and urgent response to the aftermath of the storms a national priority.
  • The current rainy season has caused 11 deaths and 1,662 cases of floods and landslides.
  • The heavy rainfall has affected all 24 provinces and 85% of cantons.
  • A regional emergency was already declared on February 27th for seven provinces.

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