00:01Heavy rainfall has severely damaged infrastructure on Ecuador's Galapagos Islands, particularly on Santa Cruz Island, where flooding has disrupted transportation
00:10and essential services.
00:12The Valter Highway, a key route connecting the island with the airport, has suffered significant damage, while emergency crews are
00:19working to clear affected roads and restore access.
00:23Meanwhile, electricity crews have been carrying out repairs to damage power lines and electrical infrastructure.
00:30The National Police are also directing traffic to facilitate emergency operations and ensure safe passage for repair teams.
00:38According to local authorities, the rainfall, potentially linked to the El Nino phenomenon, has left at least one person dead
00:45and two others missing.
00:46Around 2,000 families have been affected by the flooding.
00:49The government has declared an emergency in Santa Cruz as rescue, recovery and humanitarian assistance efforts continue.
