Heavy Rain Floods Guayaquil Roads and Homes
Heavy rain on Friday 13 November 2026 flooded roads and homes in northern Guayaquil, and officials asked drivers to avoid the Daule road. The post Heavy Rain Floods Guayaquil Roads and Homes appeared first on The Rio Times .
On Friday evening, heavy rain flooded roads and homes in northern Guayaquil, Ecuador's largest city. Public safety agency Segura EP urged residents to avoid Daule road and Juan Tanca Marengo Avenue, where water accumulated. The flooding occurred after night-time rain and lightning, with water covering roadways and reaching halfway up some vehicles.
Main routes like the Daule road and Juan Tanca Marengo Avenue experienced significant traffic delays. The Perimetral ring road and Prosperina viaduct also saw flooding, causing backups. In La Ladrillera, residents reported water entering their homes. The drainage channel at Las Orquídeas neighborhood overflowed once again after hours of rain.
Authorities warned of high tide arriving within two to three hours, potentially hampering drainage. Four temporary shelters were opened to assist affected families. Ecuador uses the US dollar, so repair bills and lost sales are counted in the same currency. Heavy rain and high tide, combined with the city's proximity to the Guayas River estuary, are a recurring issue.
Forecasters warn of potential rainfall exceeding 100 millimeters in the area over the weekend, and the national weather service advises travelers to expect slow traffic and to check their flight status.
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