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Heavy rains in southern Ecuador caused the Malacatos and Zamora rivers to overflow, damaging buildings and collapsing a bridge.
A cleanup operation began on Tuesday in southern Ecuador after heavy rains caused the Malacatos and Zamora rivers to overflow.
Floodwaters damaged multiple buildings, and a bridge collapsed, the National Secretariat of Risk Management (SNGR) reported.
The city of Loja, home to 215,000 people, was among the affected areas. Authorities warned of more heavy rainfall expected on Wednesday, urging residents to remain cautious.
As crews worked to clear debris, locals braced for further potential flooding in the Andean region near the Peruvian border.