Regional water situation

Lapland 14.7.

Flow rates and water levels in rivers in Lapland are mainly close to seasonal averages or, due to heavy rainfall at the end of June and early July, in places higher than average. This week, flow rates will remain declining as rainfall is forecast to be low.

The water level of Lake Kemijärvi is nearly 30 cm higher than usually at this time of the year; the water level is normally lowered by approximately 30 cm lower between the early summer and July. The water levels of the Lokka and Porttipahta reservoirs are also significantly higher than typically in July.

The water level of Lake Inarijärvi has reached its normal summer level and will remain close to its current level in July.