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Flood declining in North Ostrobothnia and Eastern Finland

River water levels have started to decline in North Ostrobothnia, the southern parts of Lapland and North Karelia due to cooled weather. The flood peak was clearly lower than average in the rivers of the area. Another equal peak is forecast for Simojoki in early May.

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Henkilö jättää puhelimellaan oman havintonsa järven pahasta sinilevätilanteesta

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