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The water rippled on Linnala's field on Tuesday.
The water rippled on Linnala's field on Tuesday.

Rapid melting waters streets and fields

Release
14.3.2023 14:25
The skating rinks were closed with a single crash.

The rapid warming of the air and the resulting melting of snow are now causing challenges for traffic and sports facilities.
- Melting is now really fast and puddles are formed. The light traffic lanes are really slippery in places. We're trying to sand and remove water, but there's no way we can get to everything at once, foreman Jarmo Varjus Imatra's real estate and regional service (Kipa) tells.
He urges motorists to slow down when approaching puddles. 
- Splashing water is an unpleasant surprise for pedestrians.

Skating season over

Spring came with a bang to outdoor sports venues as well. All skating rinks were closed today, Tuesday 14.3. due to ice melting.  
- According to the assessment of the moment, the skating season is over at this point, sports venue master Jani Niittynen evaluate
You can still go skiing. Of course, you should also be careful on the slopes.

For more information:

Project manager Jarmo Varjus, Imatra real estate and regional services Oy, phone +05 235 2862 XNUMX, jarmo.varjusatimatrankipa.fi (jarmo[dot]varjus[at]imatrankipa[dot]fi)
Sports site manager Jani Niittynen, tel. 05 813 6628,  Jani. Niittynenatimatrankipa.fi (jani[dot]niittynen[at]imatrankipa[dot]fi)