Guayaquil hit by extreme rainfall: 63mm in one hour, double a winter day

On October 26, Guayaquil received 63mm of rain in a single hour, twice the amount of a typical winter day, according to oceanographer Jonathan Cedeño of Espol. The event underscores the city's vulnerability to extreme weather, likely linked to climate variability. The collapse of infrastructure in Guayaquil highlights the need for urban resilience measures.

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