Ecuador has declared a state of emergency in eight provinces due to severe flooding, attributed to the rainy season, which has claimed nine lives and displaced approximately 1,100 individuals since January.

Ecuador is experiencing a significant emergency as the number of provinces affected by severe flooding has risen from six to eight. This increase is a response to an ongoing rainy season that has wreaked havoc across the region. Since January, the floods have tragically resulted in the deaths of nine individuals and displaced nearly 1,100 people from their homes.

The severe flooding in Ecuador has prompted an emergency declaration across eight provinces. The ongoing rainy season has caused substantial loss of life and massive displacement, highlighting the urgent need for humanitarian assistance in the affected areas.

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