Regional water situation

Kainuu and Oulu-Koillismaa 15.9.

In the Oulujoki river basin, the water levels of lakes are still above the average levels of the season, in many places, due to heavy rainfall in previous months. In the following week, the water levels of lakes will remain close to current levels or rise slightly more due to rainfall.

The water levels of regulated lakes, such as Oulujärvi, Kiantajärvi and Vuokkijärvi, are mainly higher than average. Flow regulation from regulated lakes and the flow rate of the main stem of Oulujoki have also been higher than average due to rainy periods.

In the Kuusamo region, the water levels of Lakes Kitkajärvi and Muojärvi have risen significantly higher than average, and according to the forecast, they will continue to rise in the coming weeks.