Thursday, June 12, 2014

Intense flooding turns scenic Iguazu Falls into water inferno



11/06 15:50 CET
Murky brown flood water charged over Iguazu Falls, (click here) a tourist spot shared by Brazil and Argetina, on Monday (June 9). Heavy rainfall caused the Parana, the river feeding into the fall to overflow.
Walkways and viewpoints at the UNESCO National Heritage site were almost completley submerged under water, prompting authorities to close the normally bustling tourist hotspot.
Not only did the flooding leave potential visitors to the falls in the lurch, but it also took a casino riverboat for a spin....