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Flow exceeds 12,000 m³/s and restricts access at the Falls
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El Niño rains raise water volume and cause temporary trail closures in Argentina
When the Iguaçu River surpasses 12,000 cubic meters per second, the park limits access on the Argentine side. The volume increase is linked to intense rains associated with the El Niño cycle.
The water volume at Iguazu Falls has been reaching near-record levels, with flow above 12,000 m³/s. According to authorities of Iguazu National Park, this discharge level has led to a temporary restriction of access on the Argentine side, including the closure of pedestrian bridges and the Devil's Throat platform in Puerto Iguazú, Argentina.
Heavy precipitation, attributed to the active El Niño cycle in the equatorial Pacific, has raised the levels of the Paraná and Uruguay rivers by 37% to 40% compared with historical averages, causing flooding impacts in areas ranging from Paraguay to Uruguay.
Managers advise visitors to monitor official park updates, adjust itineraries with buffer days, and consider alternatives such as higher-elevation viewing points or helicopter tours. Flexibility in planning is essential to cope with possible trail and boat-ride cancellations.
Source: https://geosirius.ifz.ru/traveling-iguazu-falls-right-requires-booking-ticket
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