El Niño-driven 4.5m tides threaten Guayaquil suburbs with prolonged flooding

Tides exceeding 4.5 meters, linked to El Niño, are reviving flood fears in Guayaquil suburbs, with residents concerned about water persisting for days and damaging appliances while raising disease risks. The event signals an intensifying El Niño impact on Ecuador's coastal region, though the duration and severity of flooding remain uncertain.