Flood in El Oro leaves 40 people affected and 10 houses destroyed

The intense rains recorded on the afternoon of this Wednesday, April 2, caused a flood in cantons in the upper part of El Oro.

The heavy rains in the province of El Oro in recent days have caused floods, landslides and damage to homes and infrastructure in several cantons. Marcabelí and Balsas have been most affected by the overflow of streams and rivers, which has led to a humanitarian crisis and significant material damage. Balsas canton also suffered serious consequences due to the overflow of the ravines Santa Elena and San Roquito, which caused a flood of mud, logs…

It is reported: 10 affected homes, corresponding to 10 families and 40 people affected, a private property and five sewers with damage, the drinking water and electricity service is interrupted, Health Center of Balsas was also affected, after the fall of a tree on its roof.

Santa Ana faces a massive flood on April 2, 2025 after heavy rains. Several ravines left and the Rio Grande (River Portoviejo) overflowed, affecting the center and communities. The post Dozens of flooded houses: The drama that lives Santa Ana, after intense rains appeared first on El Diario.