Regional water situation

Lapland 15.9.

The flow rates of rivers in Lapland have remained largely higher than average due to the heavy rainfall in August. In the lower parts of the Tornionjoki river, the flow rate is more than twice the average mid-September flow rate. In the next few days, heavy rainfall is possible, and the water levels in rivers will start rising.

The water level of Lake Kemijärvi is higher than usual, and with the forecast rainfall, the inflow of the lake will increase towards the end of the week. The water levels of Lokka and Porttipahta are declining slightly, but they are still 65-75 cm higher than average. Lake Inarijärvi is close to its normal level and is likely to remain close to its current level at the end of September.