{
  "id": 14085871,
  "title": "Argentina briefly closes Iguazu Falls to tourists over El Nino",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/argentina-briefly-closes-iguazu-falls-to-tourists-over-el-nino",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-13T00:37:05.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today-freemalays",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/world/2026/10/13/argentina-briefly-closes-iguazu-falls-to-tourists-over-el-nino"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Iguazu National Park in Argentina temporarily closed its gates to tourists on Monday due to rising water levels in the Iguazu River, attributed to the anticipated strong El Nino weather pattern. The flow of the river surpassed 12,000 cubic meters per second, more than six times its average rate. Park officials implemented the precautionary measure as a safety precaution, with the decision later reversed as the river's flow gradually decreased. The park had previously closed in 2023 and 2024 due to flooding from a previous El Nino cycle. Experts predict an exceptionally strong El Nino cycle this year, which can cause global changes in winds and rainfall, leading to erratic weather conditions. Last month, Argentina's coastal region experienced rainfall similar to that seen during strong El Nino events. Meanwhile, the Parana River's flow exceeded historical averages by 37% in September and by 40% so far in October, according to a hydroelectric plant on the Paraguayan border. The flooding along the Uruguay River prompted dozens of residents living near the river to evacuate their homes, as reported by local media.",
  "summary": "Authorities say the Iguazu River’s flow exceeded 12,000 cubic metres per second, more than six times its average rate.",
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        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Argentina briefly closes Iguazu Falls to tourists over El Nino",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/argentina-briefly-closes-iguazu-falls-to-tourists-over-el-nino-14086353",
        "published": "2026-10-13T00:37:05.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}