Ecuador: 85 local governments miss El Niño preparedness deadline

Ecuador's risk management agency reports that 85 of 246 municipalities and prefectures submitted their El Niño action plans late, with the deadline having been in June. This indicates significant gaps in local preparedness for the upcoming El Niño event, which could exacerbate flooding and landslide risks. The delay suggests potential under-resourcing or lack of coordination, raising concerns about response capacity.

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