# Iguazú Falls Closed

> Iguazú Falls closed as river flow tops 12,000 cubic metres per second.
- Title: Iguazú Falls Closed · MercoPress | Shortify
- Summary: Iguazú Falls closed as river flow tops 12,000 cubic metres per second. Iguazú National Park closed walkways due to river rising 24.30 metres from heavy El…
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- Source: MercoPress — https://en.mercopress.com/2026/10/12/iguazu-falls-closed-as-the-river-s-flow-tops-12-000-cubic-metres-per-second
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## Iguazú Falls Closed
Iguazú National Park closed walkways due to river rising 24.30 metres from heavy El Niño rains.
## River Level Reached 24.30 Metres
The river rose just over two metres between Sunday and Monday at Puerto Iguazú and reached 24.30 metres, still rising.
## Evacuations Across Border
Seven families evacuated in Concordia, Argentina, and 31 in Paso de los Libres as river levels rose.
## Uruguay River Flood
Uruguay River reached 6.25 metres near evacuation level of 6.89, forcing 35 people to leave homes.
## Key takeaway

Iguazú National Park closed walkways due to river rising 24.30 metres from heavy El Niño rains.