Ecuador preps 2,800 shelters for 567k as El Niño red alert stands

Ecuador's national red alert for El Niño remains in the 'Prepare' phase, with over 2,800 sites assessed and rated to serve as temporary shelters for more than 567,000 people. The scale of shelter capacity signals heightened flood risk preparedness, though the actual impact and activation timeline remain uncertain. This reflects an ongoing humanitarian contingency effort rather than an active displacement event.