The recent heavy rains in early January have resulted in significant flooding across homes, streets, and agricultural lands in the Izamba parish of northern Ambato. This situation has been exacerbated by landslides in areas such as Pishilata and along the Rodrigo Pachano avenue, severely hampering vehicle traffic. Local authorities are now concerned about the risk posed by fourteen streams that have flooded, many of which have been contaminated with trash and construction debris due to poor management.

Residents living or operating businesses near these streams, such as Mireya N., who runs a restaurant by the Pisocucho stream, have expressed anxiety about the conditions of the areas around them. Mireya highlighted that during the heavy rains, the water carried debris from upstream, making the situation even more dangerous as the vegetation has overgrown, blocking the water flow. This accumulation of waste and growth poses a serious threat to the surrounding neighborhoods as flooding could become more frequent and severe.

The local community's concerns emphasize the pressing need for better waste management and environmental awareness to prevent such disasters in the future. The conditions of these streams pose not only a risk to property but also public safety, demonstrating a clear need for local authorities to take immediate action to mitigate these risks and improve infrastructure related to stormwater management.