Heavy rainfall linked to an intense El Niño event has swollen the Iguazu River to more than six times its usual flow rate, prompting Argentinian park authorities to temporarily restrict public access to the iconic Iguazu Falls. With water levels surging past 12,000 cubic meters per second, officials closed tourist zones as a safety precaution, fearing potential riverbank overflow. The extreme weather pattern has disrupted access to one of South America’s most visited natural attractions.
National park officials took the precautionary measure to limit tourist access after heavy rain caused the Iguazu River to flow at six times the normal rateHeavy rainfall fuelled by a supersized El Niño weather pattern briefly forced Argentinian authorities to close tourist access to the famed Iguazu Falls, amid fears that rapidly rising water levels would cause the river to burst its banks.National park officials took the precautionary measure on Monday when the Iguazu River’s flow exceeded 12,000 cubic metres per second – more than six times its average rate. Continue reading...
