In Latvia, water levels in multiple rivers have seen a significant increase of one to 2.6 meters since the onset of spring flooding, as reported by the Latvian Environment, Geology, and Meteorology Centre (LVĢMC). The most notable rises have occurred in the left-bank tributaries of the Lielupe River, as well as in the Ventā and Bārtā rivers. This uptick in water levels coincides with the ongoing thawing of ice on the rivers, which is expected to continue for the next few days. Consequently, the flow in these rivers is predicted to further increase, causing rapid rises in water levels not only in western and central Latvia but also in the Vidzeme and Latgale regions.

Simultaneously, the snow reserves in certain areas, including the Salacas basin and parts of the Gaujas basin, have significantly decreased. However, relatively large snow deposits remain in the upper reaches of the Gauja River, the Daugava basin, the Lielupe basin, and southern Kurzeme. The situation is being closely monitored, particularly in the Bārtā and Ventā rivers, where the progression of ice thawing and rising water levels continues to be a concern.

Meteorologists have indicated that flooding on the plains and lower areas in Kurzeme has been triggered, although the flooding is occurring gradually. As the weather forecasts suggest a continuation of these conditions, residents are being alerted to ongoing changes in river dynamics and potential flooding hazards in the coming days.