Quito sinkhole exposes underground infrastructure risk; 300+ neighborhoods flood-prone

Recent flooding and a sinkhole in Eloy Alfaro have raised concerns about Quito's aging underground infrastructure, with over 300 neighborhoods deemed at risk. The events in Carapungo, Carcelén, Argelia Baja, and El Madrigal highlight systemic vulnerabilities, though the full extent of damage and root causes remain under investigation.

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