Affected by the El Niño phenomenon, Ecuador is experiencing severe extreme weather. Over the past few days, the country has continued to be hit by heavy rainfall. Disasters such as floods, internal flooding, and landslides have occurred in 21 of the country's 24 provinces, and more than 15,000 people have been affected. The latest statistics show that since Ecuador issued a red alert on the El Niño phenomenon on August 29, the country has reported more than 200 related disasters. Currently, more than 15,000 people have been affected in the country, with the north-western province of Esmeraldas being the worst affected. Seven rivers in the province have already been flooded, and the water levels in 13 other rivers are still rising.

Affected by the El Niño phenomenon, Ecuador is experiencing severe extreme weather. Over the past few days, the country has continued to be hit by heavy rainfall. Disasters such as floods, internal flooding, and landslides have occurred in 21 of the country's 24 provinces, and more than 15,000 people have been affected. The latest statistics show that since Ecuador issued a red alert on the El Niño phenomenon on August 29, the country has reported more than 200 related disasters. Currently, more than 15,000 people have been affected in the country, with the north-western province of Esmeraldas being the worst affected. Seven rivers in the province have already been flooded, and the water levels in 13 other rivers are still rising.