A new train of waves, with similar characteristics to those registered these days, is expected to arrive in the country from January 15.
The Inocar indicated that they will first be felt in the Galapagos and from January 17 on the mainland coast.
The entity recommended maintaining precautions in maritime activities in this scenario.
Videos show strong waves on the coast of Santa Elena
These days, the coast of Ecuador is feeling a swell of considerable energy coming from the Pacific Northwest. It is expected that from the 13th it will begin to decrease, but two days later the other train of waves will come.
Due to the strong waves, there are 37 beaches that have a yellow flag, which recommends precautions.
The strong passage of these waves has left slight damage in some coastal towns.
In Salinas, the water reached the area of the main avenue of the boardwalk, which had to be closed as a precaution.
Lifeguards urge bathers to get out of the sea due to waves in Esmeraldas spas
The residents of that resort reported that the waves hit the boardwalk hard.
Machinery has been working on that boardwalk to be able to remove the shells and materials left by the waves.
Strong waves left several damages in Santa Elena spas
As a result of the strong waves and floodwaters, the regeneration work on the breakwater of the La Libertad canton boardwalk has been partially affected. (YO)
Source: Eluniverso
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