The National Risk Management Secretariat (SNGR) of Ecuador has announced a 90-day regional emergency to address the significant damage caused by the intense rainfall affecting various sectors across the country. This decision, made by the National Emergency Operations Committee (COE), follows persistent adverse weather conditions that have led to severe impacts on the population, road infrastructure, and local livelihoods in affected areas.

The emergency declaration specifically includes the provinces of Guayas, Esmeraldas, Los Ríos, and El Oro from the coastal region, as well as Santa Elena, Manabí, Loja, and Chimborazo from other regions. This measure is based on the legal provisions outlined in Article 65 of the Organic Law for Comprehensive Disaster Risk Management, highlighting the severity of the situation as reported by local authorities.

As the emergency status takes hold, efforts will focus on assessing damages, mobilizing resources, and implementing relief strategies to assist those affected by the floods. The declaration underscores the urgent need for coordinated action to mitigate further impacts, which may involve repairs to infrastructure and support for communities facing economic hardships due to the weather crisis.