Iguazú Falls surge forces closure of Devil’s Throat walkway in Brazil

Iguazú Falls experienced a dramatic rise in water levels following several days of heavy rainfall in the region, prompting authorities to temporarily close visitor access to the Iguazú National Park in Argentina on October 12. Although the Argentine side reopened on the morning of Tuesday, October 13, authorities closed the Devil’s Throat walkway on the Brazilian side as the river continued to swell.

Water flow reportedly exceeded 12,000 cubic meters per second, equivalent to 12 million liters per second, highlighting the scale of the flooding. Videos shared by tourists on social media showed the force of the water cascading through the falls.

Influencer Modo Juanchi shared footage showing workers dismantling protective structures along the Brazilian walkway. He suggested the work could indicate that authorities were preparing for further increases in water levels, although no official confirmation of that explanation was provided in the source.

The sustained rise in the river’s flow has raised safety concerns and forced authorities to restrict access to one of the area’s most popular attractions. The situation remained under close attention as the water continued to surge.