Iguanazu falls surge: Tourists flock to witness rare spectacle
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 is a popular tourist destination, drawing visitors from all over the world each year. However, the 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 delighted many tourists.
It is evident that due to the recent downpours, the water volume increased. The average flow of the waterfall is usually around 1,700 cubic metres per second, but on Tuesday, December 10, it reached up to 8,000 cubic metres 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 Iguazu River reaches the edge of the plateau, just before flowing into the Paraná River. Their height ranges from about 60 to even 80 metres, and the number of water streams reaches 275.
The waterfall looks most impressive during the rainy season, from November to March, but tourists usually enjoy viewing it all year. However, there have been historical instances when it completely dried up. Specifically, during a particularly severe drought in May and June of 1978, 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
