On March 12, intense rainfall caused the Yanuncay River to overflow in Cuenca, Ecuador, resulting in widespread flooding and disruption to local neighborhoods. The flooding was particularly severe on Avenida 27 de Febrero, where the river submerged much of the road, prompting emergency services, including firefighters and local authorities, to respond immediately to the situation. Several homes were reported to be affected, particularly in the 27 de Febrero and Avenida Solano areas, indicating a significant impact on residential communities.

Emergency responders were proactive in their measures, evacuating students from local schools and notifying parents about safe pickup points. The firefighters, along with Etapa (the local water company), deployed personnel to assist with evacuations and to advise the public to stay away from the riverbanks and avoid flooded roads and bridges. Important safety messages were communicated to ensure the public exercised caution during this hazardous situation.

Rigoberto Guerrero, the Deputy Manager of Environmental Management at Etapa, reported that water inundated additional homes in the Liguiña area of the San Joaquín parish. This incident highlights the vulnerability of urban infrastructure to extreme weather events in Ecuador, underscoring the need for effective disaster preparedness and response strategies to safeguard communities from future flooding.