Ecuador is on red alert as a new El Niño approaches in 2026. The question remains whether the country has learned from past disasters. The coming weather event will put its preparedness to the test.
The Quito Astronomical Observatory has confirmed the dates for September 2026 astronomical events in Ecuador. Skywatchers can expect a lineup of celestial shows. The observatory released the schedule.
Quito's Metropolitan Emergency Operations Committee has warned of high daytime temperatures until September 4. It identified the specific neighborhoods that will be affected.