Regional water situation

Southern and Southwest Finland 15.9.

The flow rates of rivers in Southern and Southwest Finland are at the usual levels. The rainfall forecast for the next few days will raise the water levels in rivers, especially in Southwest Finland.

The water levels of the lakes in Southwest Finland and on the southern coast are mainly at the average seasonal level. The water level of Lake Pyhäjärvi in Säkylä has remained at the same levels at the beginning of September, almost 10 cm above the seasonal average, and flow regulation is slightly higher than average. Lake Kirkkojärvi in Kiskonjoki is almost 30 cm lower than the average level of the season. The water level of the natural Lake Pyhäjärvi in Artjärvi is a few centimetres above the average seasonal level.