[heavy rainfall continues to enter a state of emergency in Ecuador] May 28-the Ecuadorian National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology released a report on May 27 local time, saying that heavy rainfall has continued in most parts of the country in recent days, causing floods and landslides in many places, water levels in several rivers soared and bridges were destroyed. At present, four cities have declared a state of emergency, and at least 80 families have been forced to evacuate to safety due to torrential rain. There are no immediate reports of casualties. The local meteorological department said the rain would continue for several more days and reminded residents in low-altitude areas and living along rivers to raise awareness of risk prevention and control.