# Iguazú Falls Closed Due to Flood Warnings

> Iguazú Falls temporarily closed as heavy rain linked to El Niño swells rivers in Argentina.
- Title: Iguazú Falls Closed Due to Flood Warnings · Buenos Aires Times
- Summary: 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…
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- Source: Buenos Aires Times — https://batimes.com.ar/news/argentina/iguazu-falls-closed-amid-flood-warnings-linked-to-el-nino.phtml
- Published: 2026-10-12T20:04:20+00:00
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- Topics: iguazu falls, el nino, argentina, flood warnings, river levels, paraná river, uruguay river, news, politics, world
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Argentina closed Iguazú Falls access due to flood risks from El Niño-driven rainfall.