Widespread landslides triggered by heavy rain occurred in Zamora Chinchipe Province (southeastern Ecuador) over the past few days, resulting in casualties.
According to media reports, on 22 October, a landslide event hit the Loja-Zamora road leading to two fatalities and four people missing. Search and rescue operations are ongoing.
For the next 24 hours, moderate rain with thunderstorms is forecast over the affected Province.