At least 16 people were killed in a landslide in central Ecuador

Guardian

Ecuador landslide: search for survivors after dozens of homes buried

After days of torrential rain, the central Ecuadorean city of Banos has declared a state of emergency on Sunday after at least six people were killed in landslides.

BBC News

The National Secretariat for Risk Management initially reported 30 people missing, but later declared them all accounted for. Online videos and images showed mud and debris rushing down a hillside and obstructing a highway.

Al Jazeera

City officials advised Banos residents to stock up on bottled water as severe rains could affect the tap water supply. Officials advised locals to stay at home to minimize traffic on the affected roads.

The rainstorm that swept across the region caused landslides, and flooding also caused disruptions at three hydroelectric plants, said Ecuador's minister of public works, Roberto Luque.

Reuters

Monday saw the recovery of two more bodies, adding to Sunday's six deaths. Landslides and flooding in 13 Ecuadorian provinces destroyed bridges, highways, and access between the highlands and Amazonia, according to reports.

Yahoo! News

Banos is perhaps best known as a popular destination for tourists looking to discover Ecuador's volcanoes and craters, or as the hub for going on expeditions in the Amazon rainforest. Banos lies 84 miles (135 km) or 115 miles (186 km) south of Quito, the capital.

Six killed in Ecuador as heavy rains trigger landslide

Six killed in Ecuador as heavy rains trigger landslide

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