Ecuadorian Port City Holds Emergency Evacuation Drill as El Nino Strengthens

The International Organization for Migration reported that 219 residents in Manta, Ecuador, participated in an emergency preparedness drill on October 30, 2026. The exercise focused on preparing coastal communities as the El Niño climate pattern strengthens. [1]

According to the International Organization for Migration, participants from four neighborhoods practiced evacuating to designated safe areas. They also rehearsed the setup and management of a temporary shelter designed to protect both local citizens and migrants. [1]

Manta, also known as San Pablo de Manta, is the largest city in Manabí Province and the seventh most populous city in Ecuador. The local municipality organized the drill in collaboration with the International Organization for Migration under the European Union funded Prepárate+ project. [1][2]

As HEROIC BREAKING NEWS reported earlier, Ecuador has previously worked to coordinate emergency relief operations in the region following major disasters, including sending assistance after a magnitude 7.7 earthquake in Panama. [3]