In Portoviejo, Ecuador, recent rainfall has resulted in significant damage, leaving at least 27 families affected due to overflowing rivers. Flooding occurred particularly in the Picoazá and Andrés de Vera parish areas, where homes were inundated, leading to material losses and damage to household items. Emergency teams are currently assessing the damages in affected neighborhoods, which include a school evaluation site reporting several families impacted by the flooding.

Technical teams have conducted Initial Needs Assessments (EVIN) in various locations, identifying specific families that have been substantially affected. In the El Milagro sector, 19 assessments were completed, confirming 10 families who are severely impacted and 9 more who are affected but not in the same degree. Further assessments in the Carchi Imbabura school polygon indicated that 14 families are affected and 5 more are experiencing damage. The situation remains dynamic, and authorities warn that the numbers may change as field verification continues.

The use of the EVIN tool is crucial in emergency situations like these, as it allows for immediate information gathering to identify damages and prioritize support for those in need. Authorities are focusing their efforts on assisting the most affected families, and ongoing rain may pose further risks in the region, emphasizing the need for comprehensive disaster response measures.