At least 10 people have died in torrential rains in Ecuador , officials say . Authorities say the rains are the worst in a quarter century . Civil defense officials say more than 10,000 families have been affected . Comment:
At least 10 people have died in torrential rains in Ecuador , officials say . Authorities say the rains are the worst in a quarter century . Civil defense officials say more than 10,000 families have been affected . Ecuador 's president declares state of emergency , orders army , police to help .