5
High
Drought Risk in Quito, Ecuador
Risk Level: High — Score 5/10
Risk: 5Historical: 10
Key Risk Factors
- Moderate risk rating for Quito based on ThinkHazard (Water scarcity)
- 1 events on record in proximity
- Largest recent event exposed 43,390,343 people
Peak season: June-September
Last significant event: Drought - South America (2024-10-01) — 43,390,343 people exposed
Highest Risk Cities for Droughts
Quito is not in the top 10 for drought risk among tracked cities.
How Quito Compares
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Notable Drought Events Near Quito
Drought - South America
September 30, 2024 — WARNING
43,390,343 people exposed; $804,062M capital exposed
Drought Preparedness Tips
- 1.Reduce water usage — fix leaks, use water-efficient appliances
- 2.Use drought-resistant landscaping and native plants
- 3.Follow local water use restrictions and conservation guidelines
- 4.Store emergency water supplies for drinking and sanitation
- 5.Be aware of increased wildfire risk during drought conditions
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Tornado Risk in Quito
Score: 0/10
Winter Storm Risk in Quito
Score: 0/10
Landslide Risk in Quito
Score: 9/10
Extreme Heat Risk in Quito
Score: 5/10
High Wind Risk in Quito
Score: 0/10
Tsunami Risk in Quito
Score: 0/10
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Score: 9/10
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Score: 1/10
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How this data is built
Quito, Ecuador drought risk combines Historical Event Intelligence with authoritative hazard modeling from the Geospatial Intelligence Layers catalog. Live drought monitoring is available through the Event Intelligence API and the DisasterAWARE Platform.
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