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The heavy rainfall linked to the Super Niño climate phenomenon has hit the Galapagos Islands in recent days, leaving at least 2,000 affected on the island of Santa Cruz, the most populated in the archipelago.
The rains, which began to fall on October 30, left streets flooded, homes uninhabitable and forced the evacuation of families.
The government of Ecuador sent two flights of the Ecuadorian Air Force (FAE) with tons of humanitarian aid for those affected. The supplies include food, water, clothing, medicine, mattresses and pumps to remove accumulated water.
The Navy also maintains logistical and humanitarian support actions.
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The Ecuadorian Ministry of Environment and Energy ordered restricted access to nine beaches and tourist attractions on the islands of Santa Cruz, San Cristóbal and Isabela.
This measure was added to the restrictions that the management of the Galapagos National Park had imposed on six sites on Saturday afternoon.
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The ministry assured that so far no deaths of giant tortoises or wild birds due to the rains have been reported. At the Giant Tortoise Breeding Center, the specimens and facilities are not affected.
The Ministry of Economic and Productive Development urged tourist accommodation establishments in Galapagos to activate and keep their security plans operational in the face of the emergency that the province is going through.
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The rains have not only affected this Ecuadorian territory. El Súper Niño has caused severe flooding in continental territory, especially in the city of Guayaquil, the country's main port.
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