# Argentina closes Iguazu Falls as El Niño-driven floods swell rivers

Argentine authorities have temporarily shut access to Iguazu Falls after heavy rains linked to El Niño pushed water levels far above normal at the popular tourist site. The closure affects one of South America's biggest attractions and highlights the growing toll of extreme weather on the region.

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## Sources

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/oct/13/argentina-iguazu-falls-temporarily-closed-el-nino-water-levels) — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 03:03:48 GMT