Argentina temporarily closes Iguazu Falls after El Niño-fuelled surge in water levels

October 13, 2026 · 3:03 am 1 sources

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• Argentina temporarily closes Iguazu Falls after El Niño-fuelled surge in water levels
  The Guardian · October 13, 2026 03:03
  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 rate Heavy rainfall fuelled by a supersized El Niño weather pattern briefly forced Argentinian authorities to close tourist access to the famed…