2022 Ecuador landslides

Between January 31 — February 1, 2022, heavy rainfall impacted Ecuador, which caused multiple landslides, floods, and mudflows. A landslide in Quito, Ecuador, killed 23 people, injured 47 others, left nine missing, and collapsed at least nine houses.[1][2][3][4] It was caused by the country's biggest rainfall in nearly 20 years, which fell on the capital.

The search for survivors in Quito, Ecuador, continues after the catastrophic landslide. As of February 2, 2022, at least 24 people have been found dead.[5]

See also

References
  1. "Ecuador – Catastrophic Flash Floods in Quito Leave 11 Dead, 9 Missing". Flood List. Retrieved 1 February 2022.
  2. "Ecuador - Floods and landslides". Directorate-General for European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations. Retrieved 1 February 2022.
  3. "At least 23 dead in Ecuador landslide". CNN. Retrieved 1 February 2022.
  4. "Un alud de lodo provocado por unas lluvias torrenciales en Quito deja al menos 22 muertos" (in Spanish). El País. Retrieved 3 February 2022.
  5. "Ecuador: Rescue efforts after heavy rain triggers Quito landslide". BBC News. February 2, 2022. p. 1. Retrieved February 3, 2022.
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