Regional water situation

Kainuu and Oulu-Koillismaa 10.8.

In the Oulujoki river basin, the water levels of lakes have risen above the average levels of the season, in places, due to rainfall in late July and August. During the following week, the water levels of natural lakes will remain close to their current levels or rise slightly.

The water levels of regulated lakes are mainly at normal levels at the beginning of August or slightly higher than usual. The water level of Lake Oulujärvi is close to the average level of the season, and the water levels of Lake Kiantajärvi and Lake Vuokkijärvi are slightly higher than average. No significant changes are forecast for next week.

In the Kuusamo region, the water level of Lake Kitkajärvi is slightly higher than the seasonal average and that of Lake Muojärvi is close to average. The surfaces will remain close to the current levels in the coming weeks.