2023 Alausí landslide

On March 26 2023, a landslide was caused by the heavy rainfall in Alausí, Ecuador. At least 11 people were killed, 23 were injured, and 67 were missing.

2023 Alausí landslide
DateMarch 26, 2023 (2023-03-26)
LocationAlausí, Chimborazo Province, Ecuador
CauseHeavy rainfall
Deaths11 deaths, 23 injured, 67 missing
Property damage163 affected

Impact

Prior to the landslide, tremors were heard, causing a landslide.[1] The landslide was caused by months of heavy rainfall in the area, leading to tonnes of mud sliding down a hillside in Chimborazo Province, where 163 buildings and more than 500 people were affected.[2][3] The landslide was estimated to be 150 metres (490 ft) wide and nearly half a mile long (700 meters).[1] A portion of the Pan-American Highway was destroyed.[4] 30 people were rescued after the landslide occurred, according to Ecuador's Risk Management Secretariat.[1]

Aftermath

An evacuation order was placed due to the imminent risk of renewed landslides, but was lifted several hours later.[4]

Ivan Vinueza, governor of the Chimborazo Province, stated that some of the injured were taken to local area hospitals.[4] 60 percent of the potable water service was affected.[5] The Armed Forces of Ecuador, National Police of Ecuador, the Red Cross, and firefighters from other local areas, were deployed to assist the area affected by the landslide.[6] The communications office of the Ecuador Presidential office stated that some schools would be switching to online classes.[1]

See also

References
  1. "Landslide in Ecuador kills at least 7, with dozens missing". AP NEWS. 2023-03-27. Retrieved 2023-03-29.
  2. "Families dig for missing in Ecuador landslide as deaths rise to 11". Reuters. 2023-03-29. Retrieved 2023-03-29.
  3. "Ecuador landslide: Rescuers dig through mud for survivors". BBC News. 2023-03-27. Retrieved 2023-03-29.
  4. "At least 16 people were killed in a landslide in central Ecuador". NPR. March 27, 2023.
  5. "Photos: Aftermath of the deadly landslide in Ecuador". www.aljazeera.com. Retrieved 2023-03-29.
  6. "Ecuador – Over 60 Missing After Landslide in Chimborazo Province – FloodList". floodlist.com. Retrieved 2023-03-29.
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