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Argentina closes Iguazu Falls as El Niño surge pushes river to six times normal flow
Guardian WorldLO·AR·1 day ago
The Iguazu River flow has surged to 12,000 cubic meters per second, ten times the normal rate, prompting a rewrite of safety protocols at Iguazu Falls. The surge is also affecting the Uruguay and Paraná rivers, indicating a regional hydrological event driven by El Niño. The situation remains active, with alerts continuing across the region.
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