Three Stations of the Quito Metro Closed by Intense Rains and Presence of Hail This Thursday
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The Ejido, Central University and La Pradera are suspended by the accumulation of water
A temporary fort affected the northern center of Quito on Thursday, leaving lanes, vehicles dragged and Metro stations closed, without registering injured people.
A heavy electrical storm accompanied by hail hit Quito on the afternoon of Thursday, October 22, 2026, causing flooding in several streets, difficulties in mobility and damage to the service of the Metro. Rainfall began at approximately 14:40 in the center-north of the capital. Avenues such as October 12, Colón and
Quito, Oct 22 (Prensa Latina) Heavy rains accompanied by hail and thunderstorms today caused flooding in the capital of Ecuador, where the water dragged vehicles and partially suspended the service of the Metro. The post Rains with hail flood streets and affect the Metro of Quito first appeared on Noticias Prensa Latina.
The suspension of the Quito Metro affects El Ejido, Universidad Central and La Pradera. The service now operates in two stages.
Rainfall, accompanied by hail, also caused water accumulation in several sectors of the city.
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