Fast-moving floodwater submerges a major roadway after heavy rainfall in Guayaquil, Ecuador

On November 2, 2026, in Guayaquil, Ecuador, @nitadp shared footage showing severe urban flooding along Avenida Carlos Julio Arosemena near the El Paraíso neighborhood. In the video, the multi-lane roadway is submerged in fast-flowing, murky floodwater, with strong winds creating ripples and waves across the surface. Commercial buildings and an illuminated storefront are visible across the flooded street, while several vehicles remain stranded on higher ground along the opposite curb. According to local reports, intense rainfall from a powerful storm system between the night of November 1 and the morning of November 2 caused widespread flooding across Guayaquil. More than 90 sectors were reportedly affected, with several major roads becoming impassable as drainage systems struggled to handle the heavy downpours.