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‘Major’ landslide in Ecuador leaves at least 6 people dead and 30 missing

  • June 17, 2024
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A landslide in Ecuador left at least six people dead and 30 missing, according to preliminary information from the National Risk Management Secretariat on Sunday. A landslide of

‘Major’ landslide in Ecuador leaves at least 6 people dead and 30 missing

A landslide in Ecuador left at least six people dead and 30 missing, according to preliminary information from the National Risk Management Secretariat on Sunday.

A landslide of “large scale” occurred in the center of the country, in the city of Baños de Agua Santa, according to a report from the Ecuadorian secretariat.

Public Works Minister Roberto Luque said the emergency situation in Baños de Agua Santa was being resolved and reinforced the contingent from local authorities.

“My solidarity with all the affected families,” the official also wrote on his social media account X.

Heavy rain caused by low pressure has hit the Central American region hard, with countries scrambling to cope with the increased risk of landslides, rockfalls and flooding.

In El Salvador, the Civil Protection Service announced on Sunday Red Alert In Guatemala, several airlines have decided to divert their flights due to heavy rains throughout the country, according to the Ministry of Communications, Infrastructure and Housing. (Reuters).

Source: Aristegui Noticias

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