Floods and landslides strike Zamora Chinchipe province in Ecuador

Severe flooding in the Zamora Chinchipe province of southern Ecuador has resulted in nine confirmed fatalities and nine missing persons. The missing individuals include the provincial governor and two officials who were engaged in evacuation efforts. A significant landslide in the town of Guadalupe has left at least 38 people injured. Approximately 50 homes sustained serious damage due to the extreme weather conditions. Local authorities are continuing search and rescue operations in the affected areas. The Ministry of Environment and Energy reported that electricity and water supplies have been successfully restored to the impacted regions. The events took place leading up to July 7, 2026, as reported by local and international sources.