Recurring floods in Las Orquídeas, Guayaquil, destroy homes and businesses; residents demand canal intervention

Heavy rains caused flooding in the Las Orquídeas sector of Guayaquil, damaging furniture, clothing, and businesses. Residents report that the canal does not supply adequate drainage and that floods have recurred for years, indicating a chronic infrastructure failure. The situation highlights ongoing vulnerability to climate-related rainfall and inadequate urban drainage systems.

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