Climate
Severe downpours on Sunday evening brought traffic in Vantaa to a standstill, with multiple underpasses and roads flooding, leaving vehicles stranded and forcing drivers to find alternative routes. The worst-affected areas included Koivukylä, Korso, and Leinelä, where water levels rose rapidly, disrupting both private and public transport. The storm
Climate
Heavy rainfall and severe thunderstorms have swept across southern Finland on Sunday, leading to localized flooding, property damage, infrastructure failures, and emergency responses in several regions. The worst affected areas include Southwest Finland, parts of Satakunta, Pirkanmaa, Uusimaa, Vantaa, and newly impacted Somero, with Turku and urban centers experiencing particularly
Climate
A powerful storm swept across southern Finland over the weekend, bringing heavy rainfall, lightning, and strong winds that led to dozens of rescue operations and localized damage. On Saturday evening, southern Finland experienced torrential rain and intense thunderstorms. The Finnish Meteorological Institute recorded over 20 millimeters of rainfall within one
Climate
Finland is set to experience a sharp contrast in weather conditions this weekend, with scorching temperatures in the south and east accompanied by severe thunderstorms, while the north remains cooler and drier. The warm spell may also bring tropical nights—where temperatures remain above 20 degrees Celsius overnight—particularly near
Climate
Southern Finland has experienced intense thunderstorms and heavy rainfall on Saturday, leading to flooding and weather-related damage across the region. Nearly 300 lightning strikes were recorded in Helsinki and the capital region by Saturday evening, with storms extending as far as Porvoo, according to MTV meteorologist Mette Mannonen. The
Climate
A powerful thunderstorm swept through Uusimaa and the capital region on Saturday evening, bringing heavy rain, hail, frequent lightning, and strong gusts. The Finnish Meteorological Institute (FMI) had issued a warning for severe thunderstorms in Uusimaa and the southern and western parts of the Gulf of Finland, effective until 11
Climate
Finland is set to experience a widespread heatwave this weekend, with temperatures expected to exceed 30 degrees Celsius in parts of southern and eastern Finland, including South Karelia and Kymenlaakso. The warm spell has already affected nearly the entire nation, with only Northern Lapland expected to remain cooler. The Finnish
Climate
Mosquito activity has been unusually low this summer in southern, central, and eastern Finland, but recent heavy rains may soon change that. According to experts, the dry spring and low-snow winter contributed to the scarcity, though other factors—such as predators, diseases, and environmental conditions—also play a role.
Climate
A warm air current from the south is bringing rising temperatures across Finland this weekend, with meteorologists warning of potential heatwave conditions and strong thunderstorms in parts of the country. Friday began with fog in southern and southeastern regions, but skies cleared as the day progressed, bringing summery temperatures nationwide.
Climate
Europe endured an unprecedented heatwave in late June, shattering monthly and all-time temperature records across the continent while exacerbating droughts, wildfires, and health crises. The extreme conditions, driven by rapidly advancing climate change, also contributed to the highest global sea surface temperatures ever recorded for the month, with thousands
Climate
Finland is experiencing a period of unstable weather, with heavy rainfall and possible thunderstorms expected before a dramatic warming trend brings near-tropical conditions by the weekend. Meteorologists warn of an "extreme" shift from cool, rainy days to temperatures potentially exceeding 30 degrees Celsius, marking one of the
Crime
The prosecutor has filed charges against five individuals and three companies following the destruction of thousands of protected freshwater pearl mussels in the Hukkajoki River in Suomussalmi in August 2024. The incident occurred during logging operations at a site owned by Stora Enso, when forestry machines crossed the river nearly