On July 7, large areas of Esmeraldas Canton were flooded after eight hours of rain. On July 5, in the north of Guayaquil and in the sector of La Aurora in Daule, a downpour caused flooding and blackouts.
There were also problems with the services offered by mobile phones.
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The information that was passed on to the residents of La Aurora is that the lightning affected the electricity for more than four hours, the same time that they were left without internet or cell phones.
Alarm that the rains, which according to the authorities do not originate from the El Niño phenomenon, are causing problems as mentioned. However, they serve as a warning to public and private companies to take preventive measures for what may happen in the event of heavy rainfall.
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It is convenient to remind service companies that emergency measures can avoid inconvenience to their customers and subscribers.
Families also started preparing with roof maintenance work and even waterproofing of cisterns. These and other preventive actions speak of a cautious and more committed citizenry to their own well-being.
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At the same time, sewer and water utilities are developing cleanup programs that are expected to be effective if El Niño arrives, as expected in November.
In the private sector, delivery companies and couriers show concern and set up emergency brigades, evacuations, but also database support for their customers so that power outages do not affect service and demand.
How appropriate it is for scientific information to be used to respond to foreseeable threats. May the path they begin to follow in the private sector and in some public areas be strengthened for the benefit of all. (OR)
Source: Eluniverso
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