Ecuador is facing a climate crisis as the government declares a 60-day national emergency amid escalating wildfires and drought. Officials warn the situation is worsening due to unusually high temperatures and dry conditions linked to climate patterns.
Over 2,000 firefighters have been deployed to battle flames engulfing forests near cities like Quito, while farmers report crop losses threatening food security. The drought has also hit hydropower production, sparking concerns about electricity shortages.
Risk Management Secretary Jorge Arteaga called this 'one of the most severe environmental challenges in recent history,' urging international support. Tourism hotspots like the Galápagos Islands remain unaffected, but officials advise travelers to monitor updates.
Scientists point to the 'double punch' of El Niño and long-term climate change. As global temperatures rise, events like these could become the new normal. Stay tuned with @NewspaperAmigo for real-time updates!
The drought has also hit hydropower production, sparking concerns about electricity shortages.
Risk Management Secretary Jorge Arteaga called this 'one of the most severe environmental challenges in recent history,' urging international support. Tourism hotspots like the Galápagos Islands remain unaffected, but officials advise travelers to monitor updates.
Stay tuned with @NewspaperAmigo for real-time updates!
