Guayaquil Is Drowning! Why Ecuador's El Niño Rain Keeps Getting Worse | World

Guayaquil, Ecuador, has been hit by powerful thunderstorms and torrential rainfall, triggering widespread flooding across more than 50 sectors on November 1, 2026. Streets were inundated, residential neighbourhoods were affected and residents reported floodwater entering their homes as intense rainfall swept across the city. The powerful storm brought more than 400 lightning discharges within approximately 30 minutes, according to local reporting. One particularly powerful lightning strike measured 113 kiloamperes near Las Orquídeas in northern Guayaquil. Las Orquídeas, Bastión Popular, Guasmo Sur, Los Vergeles and other neighbourhoods reported flooding or water accumulation. A drainage channel reportedly overflowed in Las Orquídeas, while fallen trees and electricity disruptions added to the impact. The storm also affected surrounding areas, including Milagro, Yaguachi, Daule, Durán and Samborondón. Authorities deployed emergency and drainage crews as flooding affected major roads and residential areas. The situation was further complicated by high tides, with Ecuador's oceanographic institute warning that elevated water levels could increase flooding risks in coastal and estuarine areas. The storm comes amid Ecuador's wider El Niño-related rainfall emergency. Meteorological warnings also forecast further heavy rain and thunderstorms across parts of the country. Watch the latest developments from Guayaquil as Ecuador faces intense rainfall, urban flooding and continuing severe weather concerns. IN THIS VIDEO Guayaquil thunderstorms and flash flooding More than 50 affected sectors 400+ lightning discharges reported Powerful 113 kA lightning strike Homes inundated in Las Orquídeas and other neighbourhoods Flooded roads and fallen trees High-tide flooding concerns Ecuador's ongoing El Niño-related rainfall emergency Subscribe for the latest international news, extreme weather, floods, storms, natural disasters and breaking developments from around the world. #Guayaquil #EcuadorFloods #EcuadorStorm #GuayaquilFlooding #Thunderstorm #ElNino #Floods #ExtremeWeather #Lightning #BreakingNews 🔴 Breaking News | World News | India News | Live Updates Welcome to Asianet News English (formerly known as Newsable) — your destination for the latest breaking news, world news, India news and trending stories in English. Stay updated with the latest flood news, natural disasters, extreme weather, election results, political developments, viral videos, accidents, rescue operations and major global events. From live news coverage to the latest developments from India and around the world, get the stories that matter, all in one place. 🔔 Subscribe to Newsable and turn on notifications for breaking news, live updates and trending videos. 🌐 Website: https://newsable.asianetnews.com/ 📲 Download the Asianet News App: iOS: https://apps.apple.com/in/app/asianet... Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/de... 📱 Follow Newsable: WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va5B... Facebook:   / asianetnewseng   X:   / asianetnewsen   Instagram:   / asianetnewsable   👍 Like | 🔁 Share | 🔔 Subscribe Asianet News English — Breaking News, World News, India News and Viral Videos in English. #AsianetNewsEnglish #BreakingNews #WorldNews #IndiaNews #ViralVideos