Ecuador is facing challenges this rainy season, which began in mid-January. Although characterized as normal, the rainfall has exposed the country's unpreparedness to handle such events, resulting in a series of problems that are frequently reported in the media. This situation reveals not only the inadequate responses by the central, regional, and local governments but also their inability to implement preventive measures that would mitigate the risks associated with the rainy season.

Officials often attribute the resulting issues to the 'extreme' nature of the rainfall rather than addressing the systemic failures within the government's emergency response frameworks. This deflection of responsibility suggests a concerning lack of accountability and a failure to acknowledge the need for a robust infrastructure to deal with natural disasters. The repeated pattern of assigning blame to external factors, like the heavy rains, reflects a deeper issue within the governance structures in Ecuador.

To minimize disaster risks comprehensively, it is essential for Ecuador to develop and implement a national prevention plan aimed at reducing vulnerabilities during the rainy season. Without such measures, the country remains at high risk of facing larger-scale emergencies in future rainfall events, further endangering lives and infrastructure and potentially leading to humanitarian crises.