Heavy rainfall swept across Finland overnight, impacting regions including Uusimaa, Southwest Finland, Satakunta, and Pirkanmaa. The downpour was particularly intense in Tampere’s Härmälä district, receiving 28.7 millimeters of rain by Sunday morning, according to the Finnish Meteorological Institute. The severe weather coincided with the Jukola relay race, creating challenging conditions for participants. Meteorologists had predicted significant rainfall for these areas leading up to the event. The heavy rain created disruptive conditions, drumming against windows throughout the country. No major incidents or damages have been reported as a direct result of the rainfall thus far.
