Regional water situation

Ostrobothnia 7.4.

The water levels of rivers in South and Central Ostrobothnia have risen rapidly at Easter due to rainfall. However, the rise will remain lower than the previous peaks of the spring, and water levels are already starting to decline. In North Ostrobothnia, the amount of rainfall has been lower, and despite the slight rise at the weekend, the water levels are declining there.

In River Iijoki, the first flood peak of the spring occurred already in March. The cold weather low in precipitation has curbed melting, and water levels in rivers are now declining. The next peak is forecast to occur in mid-April. In River Livojoki, it is expected to be greater than the last one, but elsewhere it expected to remain lower than in March. There is still some snow in the region, but clearly less than average. The flow regulation of Lakes Kostonjärvi and Irnijärvi has been reduced to a low level for the duration of the spring flood peak.