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Sisävesitulvat, or inland floods, refer to the inundation of land that is normally dry, occurring away from coastal areas. These events are typically caused by excessive rainfall, rapid snowmelt, or the failure of dams or other water control structures. Unlike coastal floods, which are primarily driven by tides and storm surges, inland floods are a result of the exceeding capacity of rivers, lakes, and other inland water bodies.

The primary drivers of sisävesitulvat are prolonged periods of heavy precipitation or the rapid thawing of snow and ice, particularly in mountainous or hilly regions where water runoff is accelerated. Saturated ground conditions can exacerbate flooding as the soil can no longer absorb additional rainfall. Urbanization, with its increased impermeable surfaces like roads and buildings, can also contribute by reducing natural water absorption and increasing surface runoff.

The consequences of sisävesitulvat can be significant, including damage to homes, businesses, and infrastructure, loss of agricultural land, and disruption of transportation and communication networks. They can also pose risks to human health and safety due to drowning and the contamination of water supplies. Predicting and managing inland floods often involves monitoring rainfall, snowpack, and river levels, as well as maintaining and inspecting water management infrastructure.