Flooded streets, traffic disruptions caused by the rains, and closed businesses: intense rainfall is affecting Ecuador's coast and parts of the highlands, complicating daily life. "I'm heading home now; the day's already lost for work because there's nothing that can be done," says plumber Daniel Avila. Since August 29, a nationwide red alert has been in effect in the country due to the evolution of the El Niño climate phenomenon.
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