Heavy rains hit Ecuador: more than 17,000 affected and thousands of homes damaged in 22 provinces

Intense rainfall has impacted Ecuador since late August, affecting 22 of the country's 24 provinces. The severe weather event has resulted in at least 17,056 affected individuals, 1,306 officially registered as victims or displaced individuals, and 4,847 damaged homes.

The ongoing meteorological emergency continues to unfold across the affected regions while related state of emergency measures remain active. Authorities and monitoring bodies continue to track the accumulating infrastructural damage and humanitarian impact left by the persistent storms.