Iguazú Falls Closed Amid Flood Warnings Linked to El Niño
Park officials said the river flow topped 12,000 cubic metres per second, prompting temporary restrictions to protect visitors and the tourist circuit.
- On Monday, Iguazu National Park restricted tourist access to Iguazu Falls following heavy rainfall, announcing "a temporary restriction on the movement of people and access to public areas" to ensure visitor safety.
- Flooding stems from the El Nino climate pattern, which originates in the Pacific Ocean and increases the probability of intense rainfall across parts of South America.
- The river's flow exceeded 12,000 cubic metres per second, over six times its average rate. Park director Jose Maria Herves called the closure a "precautionary measure" because "it just keeps raining."
- Tourist access is expected to reopen on Tuesday following a "gradual decline" in the river's flow. The Argentine Devil's Throat Circuit has remained separately closed since August.
- The park faced similar closures in 2023 and 2024 due to El Nino episodes. Officials noted that "it does not mean Iguazu Falls will remain flooded or closed" throughout the period.
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The Iguazú waterfalls on the border between Brazil and Argentina have been blocked for weeks because of floods. Videos show how brown water masses fall down the rocks. Experts blame the climate phenomenon El Niño for the floods.
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Correio da ManhãThe Iguaçu Falls, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, are one of the main tourist attractions of Brazil and share the system of waterfalls with Argentina
The river flow at Argentina's famous Iguazu Falls increased six times its normal level. Due to the rapid surge, tourist entry had to be restricted. What is the connection between El Niño and heavy rainfall?
Buenos Aires/Río de Janeiro, 13 Oct (EFE).- The authorities of the National Park of Iguazú both of Argentina and Brazil announced on Tuesday restrictions of access to the main circuits of their recognized waterfalls for the day of Wednesday, due to a strong flood of the river attributed to the intense precipitations due to the climate phenomenon of El Niño. According to a statement of the administration of the park in Argentina and of the conces…
The Devil's Throat, the main attraction, remains closed to the public indefinitely due to the forecast of heavy rain
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