Thousands of people were left without drinking water after damaging floods Azuay Province in Ecuador from 25 December 2020.
National Risk and Emergency Management Service (SNGRE) in Ecuador reported severe flooding in Gualaceo and Chordeleg cantons on 25 and 26 December 2020.
The Pungohuayco river broke its banks in Chordeleg canton, damaging homes, a bridge and water supply infrastructure. As many as 2,700 households were left without water supply. Fire Service tankers have been deployed to deliver drinking water to affected areas. Officials in the canton declared an emergency for 15 days until water supply is fully restored.
Flooding also struck in Gualaceo canton due to the overflow of the Guamincay river. At least 3 homes were severely damaged, affecting 21 people.
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#Azuay | @goberazuay @Riesgos_Ec @Ambiente_Azuay y @ObrasPublicasEc recorren las zonas afectadas debido al desbordamiento del río Pungohuayco en el cantón #Chordeleg en donde se vieron afectados dos puentes, al momento se encuentran realizando trabajos en la zona | #JuntosEcuador pic.twitter.com/vkutFzxI5b
— Riesgos Ecuador (@Riesgos_Ec) December 28, 2020
#Azuay | @BomberosChordel @BomberosSigsig @BombGualaceo y @Bomberos_Cuenca realizan el abastecimiento de agua en el cantón #Chordeleg a las 2.700 viviendas desabastecidas debido a la afección en la captación de agua por las precipitaciones del fin de semana | #JuntosEcuador pic.twitter.com/JVC8bKU5F6
— Riesgos Ecuador (@Riesgos_Ec) December 28, 2020
