Death toll from floods in Ecuador's capital rises to 22
February 2, 2022, 8:46 am

Death toll from floods in Ecuador's capital rises to 22

Representative image-Floods/Pixabay

The Xinhua reported, the Emergency Operations Committee of Quito said Tuesday, the death toll rose to 22 from floods in Ecuador's capital, with about 50 others injured and at least five missing.

The flooding occurred Monday afternoon after a day of heavy rains that broke a rainfall record in the city set in 2003.

According to local authorities, water accumulated in the Belisario Quevedo parish in Quito, causing rocks and mud to slide down to a road in the La Gasca neighborhood with serious damage.

The Xinhua mentioned, waves of water and debris flowed down the streets, sweeping away vehicles and flooding homes, in addition to downing utility poles, which left several areas without electricity.

Floods cause material damage, with several vehicles and houses destroyed or affected/Pixabay

On Tuesday, units of relief agencies, local governments, police and the Armed Forces intensified the search and rescue and debris removal, while an increase in the number of deaths was not ruled out.

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The National Risk and Emergency Management Service indicated via Twitter that the flooding caused material damage, with several vehicles and houses destroyed or affected, and at least 200 victims taken to shelters.

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Meanwhile, Quito Mayor Santiago Guarderas said he visited the area to evaluate the situation to continue taking measures and mitigate damage in the affected areas.

Source: xinhua

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