Regional water situation

Eastern and Southeast Finland 22.9.

In the River Vuoksi river basin, rainfall in the past week has increased the water levels of rivers in places to the level of a moderate spring flood. The water levels in natural lakes have risen higher than usual in the regions of North Savo and North Karelia. Less rainfall is forecast for next week, and the water levels in rivers will start declining.

The water level of Lake Saimaa is 20 cm above the median level for the time period. According to the forecast, the water level will remain close to the current level in the next few weeks. However, the difference to the average level of the season will increase, as the water level of Lake Saimaa is normally declining at this time of year. In November, the water level will probably start rising and approach the upper limit of the normal zone at the end of the year.

The water level of Lake Pielinen is approximately 70 cm above the average level of the time. The water level has decreased by about 20 cm from mid-August. According to the forecast, the decline of the water level will stabilise and remain clearly higher than usual at least during the autumn.

The water level in Lake Kallavesi is approximately 25 cm higher than usual. According to the forecast, the water level will remain close to its current level in the coming weeks.