Occurred Nov 5, 2026, 7:14:00 AM UTC

First published Nov 6, 2026, 12:17:15 AM UTC · Last updated Nov 6, 2026, 12:17:15 AM UTC

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One dead and more than 2,000 affected by El Niño flooding in the Galápagos

Heavy rains linked to El Niño triggered a flash flood on Santa Cruz Island in Ecuador’s Galápagos, killing one person and affecting more than 2,000. Water reached up to three metres in parts of Puerto Ayora, according to the local mayor.

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Affected location: Puerto Ayora, Santa Cruz Island, Galápagos

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The flooding caused a reported fatality and affected more than 2,000 people on Santa Cruz Island.

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