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Heavy rainfall causes flooding concerns in southeast Finland
A major rain system from the south moved into Finland on Tuesday, bringing extended rainfall to southern and eastern parts of the country. The Finnish Meteorological Institute issued a warning for southeastern Finland, where total rainfall during the day could reach 50 millimetres. Prolonged precipitation may lead to localised flooding, though forecasters expect no extreme storm developments.
Prolonged rain can cause flooding.
In the Beskydy Mountains, up to 150 liters of water per square meter may fall from Tuesday evening to Wednesday morning. In the Jeseníky Mountains, it may be up to 120 liters, according to some models. According to hydrologists' forecasts, the streams in the Beskydy Mountains may reach the third level of flood activity, in the Jeseníky Mountains the second. However, it will depend on the duration and intensity of the rainfall, said Environment M…
Prolonged rain can cause flooding.
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