23.10.2026 18:10
Severe rainfall and hail affecting Quito, the capital of Ecuador, caused a flood disaster. In the city where streets turned into rivers, vehicles were swept away by floodwaters. Some houses were flooded, and transportation was disrupted in many places.
The severe downpour and hail that affected Quito, the capital of Ecuador, negatively affected life throughout the city. Water that quickly accumulated in streets and alleys turned into flooding, especially in areas in the north of the city.
According to reports in the local press, in the Las Casas area floodwaters dragged vehicles parked along the sides of streets and on roads. Around Versalles and Luis Mosquera Narváez avenues, vehicles moved uncontrollably due to the force of the water. It was reported that water flooded some houses in the area and that a wall in a residential complex collapsed.
ROADS TURNED INTO LAKES, TRAFFIC WAS DISRUPTED
Heavy rainfall and hail also made their impact felt in the central and northern parts of Quito. Puddles formed on Colón, 9 de Octubre and Amazonas avenues, while some vehicles had difficulty moving forward.
The underpass at the intersection of 10 de Agosto Avenue and Francisco de Orellana Boulevard was temporarily closed to traffic due to accumulated water. Authorities carried out work to reopen some roads to transport.
TEAMS WERE MOBILIZED
Fire brigade teams and traffic officers intervened in areas affected by the flood. The teams launched work to clear roads with accumulated water and restore transportation.
In the initial information reported by the local press, no definitive assessment was announced regarding the total damage caused by the incident and possible loss of life.