TheThis torrentialtype of rainfall, experienced in Central and Souththe Americadamage onit Sunday,can resulting in landslidescause, flooding, and rockfall, should not come as a surprise. Nevertheless, whileconsidering every loss of life is, of course, a tragic event, it is important to note that scientists have been issuing warnings about this for many years. Climate change and El Nino are the primary catalysts for heat intensification, resulting in sea warming and a subsequent increase in land precipitation. These changes arewill likely contribute to contributea higher occurrence of natural disasters, so nations and local authorities must take measures to prepare for them and battle climate change.

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Climate change may exacerbate the situation, but Ecuador's location along the Andean mountain range, — prone to frequent volcanic eruptions and earthquakes, — renders it susceptible to landslides. Ecuadorand isit's especially vulnerable to flooding and landslides due to unplanned rapid urbanization, which often occurs on hillsides without regard for landslide risks. Climate change exacerbates the problem, making extreme weather events more frequent. To ensure that city expansions are safe, the government must take control of city planning.