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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Natalie Wilson

Iguazu Falls temporarily closed in Argentina after heavy rainfall linked to El Nino

The Iguazu Falls is the largest waterfall system in the world - (Getty Images)

Argentina has temporarily closed tourist access to Iguazu Falls following heavy rainfall linked to the El Nino climate pattern.

On Monday, Iguazu National Park officials restricted access to the falls after the river's flow exceeded 12,000 cubic metres per second – more than six times its average rate of approximately 1,500 to 1,800 cubic metres per second.

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