Argentina temporarily closes Iguazu Falls after El Niño-fuelled surge in water levels
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…
The Guardian reports: 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 Iguazu Falls, amid fears that rapidly rising water levels would cause the river to burst its banks.
This world story centres on Argentina. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Iguazu Falls, El Niño-fuelled and Iguazu River.
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- Argentina · Americas
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- Iguazu Falls, El Niño-fuelled, Iguazu River, Heavy
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- World
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- 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. (The Guardian)
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