Tourists rejoice as Iguazu falls reopens after heavy rains
After intense rainfall, tourists can admire Brazil's Iguazu Falls. "This is not the first time I have admired the waterfalls, but it is the first time we have seen so much water," said one tourist.
Iguazu Falls, located on the border of Brazil and Argentina, is one of the largest waterfall complexes in the world. It's a popular tourist attraction, drawing visitors from all over the world each year. However, recent intense rainfall closed the metal walkway over the waterfall, preventing close-up views of this spectacular sight.
Good news for tourists
The intense rains have ceased, and the walkway, offering the best view of the waterfall, has been reopened. This news has delighted many tourists.
Due to the recent downpours, the water volume increased significantly. The waterfall's average flow is usually around 60,000 cubic feet per second, but on Tuesday, December 10, it reached up to 283,000 cubic feet per second. "I'm glad I came at this time. This is not the first time I have admired the waterfalls, but it is the first time we have seen so much water. It surprised me," said one of the tourists, quoted by Reuters.
The power of nature
The Iguazu Falls are located where the river of the same name reaches the edge of the plateau, just before flowing into the Paraná River. Their height ranges from 200 to 270 feet, and the number of water streams reaches 275.
The waterfall looks most impressive during the rainy season, which is from November to March, but tourists usually enjoy viewing it all year long. However, there have been historical instances when it completely dried up. Specifically, in May and June of 1978, during a particularly severe drought, the flow weakened to the point that not a single drop of water flowed over the edge of the cliff for 28 days. This situation also occurred in 1934.
Source: TVNMeteo/Reuters/Wikipedia.org