Santa Cruz, Galápagos, declares state of emergency after severe flooding

Galápagos Islands Santa Cruz flooding El Niño Ecuador

Severe rains associated with the El Niño phenomenon have triggered a state of emergency in the Santa Cruz canton of the Galápagos Islands, Ecuador. The intense precipitation caused rivers and streams to overflow, leading to widespread flooding, landslides, and infrastructure damage across sectors including Bellavista, Santa Rosa, Aguacatal, Miramar, Divino Niño, and La Cascada.

Reports indicate at least one person has died in the Bellavista sector, while two others remain missing in the Divino Niño area. Approximately 2,000 people have been affected by the floods. Authorities have evacuated at least 80 individuals to the Santa Cruz Sports Coliseum, which has been converted into a temporary shelter with a total capacity for 500 people.

The flooding caused the collapse of a home in Miramar, downed utility poles, and interrupted electricity and water services in the highlands. The Santa Cruz Health Center was also forced to close due to unsafe conditions. In response, the National Risk Management Secretariat is deploying humanitarian aid, including 800 first response kits and 250 sleeping kits.

Logistical operations have been significantly impacted. The Baltra airport temporarily suspended commercial flights to prioritize emergency operations and the arrival of humanitarian aid. Additionally, road access has been restricted, and rescue teams, including the Galapagos National Park, the military, and police, are utilizing zodiac boats to assist in evacuations.

Entities

Aceuchal · Amazonas · Baltra Airport · Boca del Río · Bolívar · Cabana de Bergantiños · Carolina Lozano · Culleredo · Ecuador · Fanny Uribe · Fiscalía General del Estado · Galápagos

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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 3 SOURCES] Twelve water bodies have overflowed in four provinces. diariolosandes.com.ec · fmmundo.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] CNEL EP reported more than 300 electrical incidents due to the storm.
[● 2 SOURCES] The SNGR delivered 250 humanitarian assistance kits in Santa Elena. ecuadorendirecto.com
[● 2 SOURCES] The Ministry of Education ordered non-presential classes in Guayaquil, Samborondón, Daule, and Durán.
[● 3 SOURCES] Flooding in Guayaquil was worsened by the coincidence of heavy rain and high tides. guayaquil.gob.ec · radiocresatelital.com
[● 4 SOURCES] Inamhi issued Meteorological Warning No. 84, effective until November 1. radiocresatelital.com · www.travelandtourworld.com
[● 2 SOURCES] More than 12 homes in Manabí lost their roofs due to wind and rain. fmmundo.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] A landslide in Camilo Ponce Enríquez, Azuay, killed an elderly couple. elmercurio.com.ec
[○ 1 SOURCE] The probability of precipitation in O Rosal is zero percent.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Cabana de Bergantiños will see a maximum temperature of 17 degrees Celsius.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Aceuchal is expected to reach a maximum temperature of 27 degrees Celsius.
[○ 1 SOURCE] The probability of precipitation in Cabana de Bergantiños is 10 percent between 13:00 and 19:00.