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Galápagos Islands flooding and humanitarian response
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2026-11-03 22:57 UTC → 2026-11-06 23:06 UTC ·
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Intense rainfall and flooding in the Galápagos archipelago, driven by El Niño weather patterns, caused significant damage and at least nine deaths. fatalities. The emergency particularly impacted Santa Cruz Island, affecting approximately 46,000 thousands of people across Ecuador and disrupting essential services, including water supplies and electricity. Critical infrastructure was damaged, leading to the brief suspension of operations at Baltra airport including potable water and sewage pipelines, power poles, and the closure of several tourist sites. In response road to Puerto Ayora. At least 1,600 homes sustained damage, with severe impacts reported in the crisis, La Cascada, La Unión, and Arrayanes neighborhoods. In response, the Ecuadorian government and private airlines launched humanitarian efforts. The Ecuadorian Air Force deployed C-130 Hercules aircraft to transport food, water, medicine, and sleeping kits. Additionally, airlines such as LATAM Ecuador and Avianca initiated special cargo flights utilized its Avión Solidario program to deliver transport over 12,000 12,880 kilograms of aid, including food and hygiene kits, kits and water containers, and while Avianca deployed an Airbus A320neo to deliver construction supplies. supplies and non-perishable food. These operations were coordinated with the Ecuadorian Ministry of Infrastructure and Technology, the Red Cross, and other foundations, while airport the Fernove Foundation. To support relief and regular travel, operating hours at Baltra airport were extended to support relief efforts. extended. Local experts and civil society representatives have criticized regional territorial planning, arguing that municipal authorities permitted residential construction in natural watercourses, such as the Cascada ravine, which exacerbated the flooding impact. While immediate aid focuses on essential supplies, affected families face ongoing challenges regarding housing security and relocation.
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