Cayamebe City, Ecuador - June 18, 2024

[Note: video contains Spanish language]

Storyline:
Devastating landslides and floods triggered by heavy downpours that have battered Ecuador since Sunday have killed at least 17 people, with five more reported missing and 1,400 others affected by the disaster.

The Ecuadorian Secretariat for Risk Management reported 79 rain-related disasters in 13 provinces in the country on Tuesday, with the situation in Tungurahua Province, Chimborazo Province, Morona-Santiago Province and Napo Province being the most severe.

The Ecuadoran Institute for Meteorology and Hydrology reported flooding in 13 rivers and one canyon between Sunday and Tuesday.

The Ecuadorian government has dispatched firefighters to the most severely affected areas and extended the working hours of crews operating heavy machinery to clear roads and prevent further landslides.

EP Petroecuador, a state-owned oil company, has decided to close the delivery valves in some areas to avoid possible accidents in the extreme weather that could cause environmental pollution.

Forecasters say Ecuador's Amazon region is expected to be hit by heavy rain in the coming days.

Shotlist:
Cayamebe City, Ecuador - June 18, 2024:
1. Various of rivers, fallen tree branches, bridge, fallen utility pole;
2. Various of firefighters; local residents;
3. Various of swollen river;
4. Various of residents; landslide;
Tungurahua Province, Ecuador - Recent
5. Video clip showing landslides;
Pastaza Province, Ecuador - Recent
6. Various of video clips showing floods; residents in flooded areas.

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