Following 'El Niño': Travel warning for Israelis in Ecuador
The Israeli Foreign Ministry has issued a travel warning for Israelis staying in Ecuador, following the development of the 'El Niño' climate phenomenon and the declaration of a red alert by local authorities. The warning includes instructions to avoid staying in areas prone to flooding and landslides, and to avoid crossing flooded streams and roads.
The Israeli Foreign Ministry issued a travel warning today (Thursday) for Israelis staying in Ecuador, following the development of the 'El Niño' climate phenomenon and the declaration of a red alert by local authorities across the entire country. The warning calls on travelers to exercise caution, stay updated on local authority guidelines, and avoid staying or traveling in areas prone to flooding, landslides, and water flows. It also recommended avoiding crossing rivers, streams, or flooded roads, even if the water level appears low. Ecuadorian authorities instructed local agencies to strengthen preparedness for extreme weather events. 'El Niño' is caused by abnormal warming of the Pacific Ocean and affects rainfall patterns, temperatures, and winds. In Ecuador, it can bring heavy rains, flooding, rising river levels, and landslides in some areas, and heat and drought in others.