Guayaquil records 37mm rain in 24h, exceeding September average, El Niño-driven

Guayaquil received 37mm of rain in 24 hours, surpassing the typical total for all of September, attributed to El Niño. The national weather service forecasts continued variable-intensity rain with high probability of strong events in the north and interior of the coast through Sunday. This marks an unusual early and intense wet season, potentially affecting infrastructure and agriculture.