Overall Green Flood alert for Finland in Finland from 18 Jul 2021 01:00 UTC to 20 Jul 2021 01:00 UTC

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Overall Green alert Flood for Finland

in Finland

Event summary

Flood Finland can have a low humanitarian impact based on the magnitude, exposed population and vulnerability.

GDACS ID	FL 1100968
Death:	0
Displaced:	-
Countries:	Finland
From - To	18 Jul - 20 Jul

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Storm Riikka, Finland, Late July 2021Storm Riikka affected parts of central and eastern Finland from 18 July 2021. Strong winds caused damage to trees and power infrastructure. Power was cut to 11,000 homes, mostly in Northern Savonia and North Karelia. Some flash flooding was reported in the city of Kuopio and surrounding areas of Northern Savonia. Rail services were interrupted. 13,000 lightning strikes were recorded.Tue 20 Jul 2021Provided by Copernicus EMS GloFAS

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