Sever weather conditions in Ecuador leave 126 homeless
Date
6/24/2024 5:39:10 AM
(MENAFN) Since mid-June, Ecuador has been grappling with severe weather conditions that have uprooted 126 people, predominantly affecting its central and Amazonian regions, according to the National Risk Management Secretariat's recent update on Monday. The agency has documented a total of 54 extreme weather-related disasters across 10 out of Ecuador's 24 provinces.
Among the most frequent calamities recorded, landslides have accounted for 44.44 percent of the incidents, while floods have constituted 22.22 percent, as outlined in the agency's report. The impact on infrastructure has been profound, with three bridges completely destroyed and another four suffering damage, alongside other critical infrastructure disruptions.
In Tungurahua province, situated in the heart of the crisis, the situation has been particularly dire. Recent heavy rains triggered a devastating landslide in Banos de Agua Santa, claiming the lives of eight individuals. Furthermore, the catastrophe has left 18 people missing, underscoring the grave human toll of Ecuador's ongoing weather-related emergencies.
In response to these unfolding crises, Ecuadorian authorities and rescue teams are actively engaged in efforts to mitigate further damage, provide immediate relief to affected communities, and facilitate the recovery process across the impacted regions. The incidents highlight the country's vulnerability to natural disasters exacerbated by unpredictable weather patterns, necessitating coordinated efforts to safeguard lives and rebuild affected areas.
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