Heavy rains in southern Ecuador caused the Malacatos and Zamora rivers to overflow, leading to significant flooding in affected areas, including the city of Loja. Damage to buildings was reported, alongside the collapse of a vital bridge, according to the National Secretariat of Risk Management (SNGR). As cleanup operations began, authorities advised residents of the potential for further heavy rainfall, stressing the importance of caution as recovery efforts continued in this vulnerable Andean region close to the Peruvian border.
Heavy rains in southern Ecuador have resulted in the overflow of the Malacatos and Zamora rivers, leading to significant damage to buildings and infrastructure.
The National Secretariat of Risk Management reported that floodwaters have not only damaged buildings but also resulted in the collapse of a bridge, impacting the local infrastructure severely.
With the city of Loja being affected, authorities are on high alert, expecting more heavy rainfall, and urging residents to take precautions against further flooding.
Cleanup efforts have already commenced as local crews work diligently to clear debris, while communities brace for additional threats related to severe weather conditions.
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