From Buenos Aires Times · · 50s
Iguazú Falls Closed Due to Flood Warnings
Iguazú Falls temporarily closed as heavy rain linked to El Niño swells rivers in Argentina.
In brief
Iguazú Falls temporarily closed as heavy rain linked to El Niño swells rivers in Argentina. Argentina closed Iguazú Falls access due to flood risks from El Niño-driven rainfall. Originally reported by Buenos Aires Times.
Iguazú Falls Closed
Authorities closed access to Iguazú Falls in northeastern Argentina on Monday as the river swelled following heavy rainfall.
River Levels Exceeding Average
The Iguazú National Park administration restricted access after river flow exceeded 12,000 cubic metres per second, more than six times its average level.
El Niño Flood Risks
Argentina's National Meteorological Service warned of excess rainfall similar to strong El Niño events up to September.
Evacuations in River Basins
Rising water levels in the Uruguay River forced evacuations in Concordia and Paso de los Libres provinces.
The takeaway
Argentina closed Iguazú Falls access due to flood risks from El Niño-driven rainfall.
