Overflow of the Mindo and Canchupi rivers cause flooding in the northwestern sector of Pichincha

Overflow of the Mindo and Canchupi rivers cause flooding in the northwestern sector of Pichincha

The Integrated Security Service ECU911 and the National Risk Management Service alerted this morning Sunday February 20 about him overflow of the Mindo and Canchupi rivers, in the northwest of the province of Pichincha,

According to a preliminary report, several towns in the sector are flooded. the body of Firefighters of the Banks went to the place and is in the evacuation of the inhabitants of homes affected, says a statement from ECU911.

the prefect Paola Pabon, posted on your account Twitter that machinery and personnel of the Prefecture are in cleaning tasks.

Furthermore, the way Calacali-Nanegalito, that connects Quito with the Mindo sector is located closed by a landslide. Traffic in both directions is suspended.

Added to this is the way Alóag-Santo Domingo that reports several landslides, a bus and a truck were affected, so far an exact number of injured people has not been reported. (I)

Source: Eluniverso

You may also like

Immediate Access Pro