Ecuador: Floods - Jun 2023

On June 3, heavy rains were recorded in the provinces of Esmeraldas, resulting in the overflow of seven rivers in five local districts. The most affected areas include the districts of Atacames, Esmeraldas, Musine, Quinindé, and Rioverde. (WFP, 9 June 2023)

The number of evacuated and affected people has been increasing following torrential rain and floods that hit the Province of Esmeraldas in north-western Ecuador in the past few days. At least six rivers overflowed across the cantons of Atacames, Esmeraldas, Quinindé and Muisne, all in the same Province. According to the Ecuador Risk Communication Management Department (SGR), 842 people have been sheltered, 14,186 affected, and almost 1,500 rescued. In addition, 2,895 houses have been impacted, as well as 21 educational facilities and seven health centres. The humanitarian assistance conducted by the national authorities is still ongoing. (ECHO, 7 Jun 2023)