Flooding submerges streets and vehicles as residents navigate waist-deep water in Guayaquil, Ecuador

On October 26, 2026, in Guayaquil, Ecuador, @MonsyNieves shared a video showing severe flooding in the Alborada 4th Stage neighborhood. Brown floodwater completely covers a residential street, reaching the entrances of nearby homes and businesses and rising high enough to submerge the tires of parked vehicles. People wade through waist-deep water, while others attempt to navigate the flooded roadway using small watercraft or kayaks. According to reports, heavy rainfall caused widespread flooding across dozens of sectors, disrupted major roads, and coincided with high tides that hindered drainage. Authorities also reported fallen trees, landslides, and structural damage.