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LatviaPublished: 20 July 2026 at 19:37

Tram lines flooded on Latgales Street; Routes 7 and 14 suspended

In Riga, flooding on Latgales Street near the "Mazā Kalna iela" stop has forced the suspension of trams on routes 7 and 14 in both directions.

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On Monday afternoon, heavy rainfall in Riga caused flooding on Latgales Street. According to the municipal transport company "Rīgas satiksme," water covered the tram tracks near the "Mazā Kalna iela" stop, temporarily halting service on routes 7 and 14 in both directions.

Weather forecasters predict that rain will continue overnight into Tuesday in many parts of Kurzeme and Northern Vidzeme, with locally strong thunderstorms expected. In Riga, skies will occasionally clear over the next 24 hours, but rain and possible thunderstorms are also forecast.

During heavy downpours, streets in the capital often flood, disrupting traffic. Residents are advised to monitor the latest information on traffic restrictions.

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