Ecuador – Landslide in Azuay Leaves 4 Dead, Houses Destroyed
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At least 4 people have lost their lives after heavy rain in southern Ecuador
triggered floods and landslides in Azuay Province on 27 March 2022.
Floods and landslides pushed rocks and debris onto the small community of
Sayausí in Cuenca Canton. The municipal government report a school building
and 10 houses were completely destroyed, leaving 14 people homeless. A further
27 houses sustained damage and many more are at risk and are being assessed.
A massive search and rescue operation is ongoing, including teams from the
fire service, civil defence, police, Red Cross and volunteers. Several people
have been rescued from under the rubble. However, as of 28 March, authorities
reported at least 4 fatalities, 5 people injured and 5 with hypothermia.
The landslides have also caused major disruption to traffic, blocking
important communication routes in the area in particular the Cuenca-Molleturo
road. Water supplies gave also been affected, with an estimated 250,000
currently without drinking water.
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