Persistent heavy rains in Ecuador have caused disasters resulting in 3 deaths and affecting over 23,000 people.

On October 19 local time, Ecuador's National Secretariat for Risk Management reported that multiple areas across the country were experiencing dangerous conditions such as flooding and river overflow due to persistent heavy rainfall. Data released that day showed that since a national red alert was issued on August 29 for risks related to the El Nio phenomenon, the country has recorded 430 rainfall-related disaster events, affecting 22 provinces. Flooding, landslides, and river overflow occurred in multiple provinces, affecting more than 23,000 people and causing 3 deaths. The Ecuadorian government announced the same day that due to flood disasters caused by persistent rainfall, academic activities have been suspended in Los Ros Province, Santa Elena Province, and Guayas Province.