At least 10 people have died in torrential rains in Ecuador , officials say . Authorities say the rains are the worst in a quarter century . Comment: Cristina Medina , a spokeswoman for the Ecuadorean Red Cross , said provinces most heavily affected were along the Pacific coast , where drinking water was often in short supply . Ecuador 's president declares state of emergency , orders army , police to help .
At least 10 people have died in torrential rains in Ecuador , officials say . Authorities say the rains are the worst in a quarter century . Comment: Ecuador 's president declares state of emergency , orders army , police to help .