Floods have affected 11 provinces, emergency
declared in 9. 265,000 people affected, 14,000
in shelters, 12 dead. Losses estimated at 45
million dollars due to damage to agriculture,
roads and housing. Rain and floods expected
to continue until April.
- Source: UN Situation Report
An aerial view of a flooded area in Babahoyo February 23, 2008. Torrential rains have flooded several coastal cities in Ecuador. REUTERS/Stringer (ECUADOR) ...