Belgium (Eurotoday Newspaper): Belgium is preparing for Storm Darragh this weekend, with strong winds of 60-90 km/h and heavy rain. A warning is in place due to flooding risks. Residents should secure outdoor items and avoid travel. Temperatures will be between 2-11°C, with possible snow in the Ardennes. Emergency services are ready, and a special helpline is available for non-urgent weather calls.
Belgium is preparing for Storm Darragh this weekend, with the first effects expected from 13 December Friday night to 14 December Saturday. The Royal Meteorological Institute (RMI) forecasts rain and wind gusts of 60 to 70 km/h. By Saturday afternoon, winds could reach 80 to 90 km/h, especially along the coast and in the Ardennes. A warning has been issued nationwide, alerting people to the dangers of strong winds and heavy rain. Emergency services are ready, and a special number has been set up for non-urgent weather calls to help reduce pressure on emergency hotlines.
What effects will storm Darragh have on Belgium’s wettest year and flooding risks?
This storm is hitting Belgium during its wettest year ever, raising concerns about flooding in some areas. With 2024 experiencing many heavy rain events, drainage systems are under pressure. Residents are advised to secure outdoor items, avoid unnecessary travel during the storm, and stay updated with official weather information. The RMI warns that strong winds and saturated ground could lead to fallen trees and power outages, so people should take care over the next few days.
On Sunday, winds will ease, but there could still be snow in higher areas, with temperatures between 2 and 8°C. Authorities are advising caution for travel and outdoor activities. Storm Darragh may not hit Belgium as hard as other countries, but it reminds people to prepare for bad weather.
Comments
2 responses to “Storm Darragh Targets Belgium: Winds of Up to 90 km/h and Flood Alerts Issued”
-
Oh joy, just what we needed—more wind to blow our umbrellas inside out and rain to turn the streets into canals. 🌧️ Hope everyone’s got their flotillas ready; at this rate, I’ll be taking my taxi via gondola! 🚤😅
-
Looks like Storm Darragh decided to spice up Belgium’s record wet year—just what we needed, right? 🌧️💨 Who knew we had a weather system so keen on giving our drainage a workout? 🤷♂️
Last News
Bologna Seeks Answers After Fakir’s Death
Greece Disrupts EU’s Russia Sanctions Strategy
Ireland, currently holding the rotating Presidency of the Council of the EU, proposed on Wednesday that European gas tankers be allowed to export Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) to third countries until January 2029. The proposal, which was reviewed by POLITI
France Records 5,764 Excess Deaths During June-July Heatwaves
Paris, July 22 Eurotoday Newspaper — France excess deaths reached 5,764 during the June and July heatwaves, according to a report released by Santé publique France. The health agency said prolonged periods of extreme heat led to thousands of additional deaths above normal seasonal levels, underlining the continued public health risks posed by increasingly intense summer temperatures.
Heatwave
A Plea for the Release of 95-Year-Old Chairman Lee from Pretrial Detention in South Korea
For a month, Chairman Lee (Lee Man Hee, born in 1931), the founder and spiritual head of the Shincheonji Church, has been in pretrial detention since his arrest on June 24, 2026, making him possibly the oldest prisoner in the world, despite not being found guilty of any crime.
This
Offener Widerstand gegen Alice Weidel
Z
Britain’s Leadership Crisis: A Symptom, Not the Disease
The question of whether Andy Burnham would make a better prime minister than Keir Starmer misses the point entirely. Britain’s political crisis runs far deeper than personalities, campaign skills or messaging strate
Zelenskyy Appoints New Head of Ukraine’s Army
Is Everyone Aboard the Burnham Bus?
They analyze the funding mechanism for the bus fare plan. Chancellor John Healey claims it won’t burden British taxpayers, but details raise funding concerns.
At the Farnborough Air Show, there’s a chance to discuss defe
EU Pledge to Ukraine: "Our Support is Unwavering"
Modern wars are won “not only by military strength but by drones and cutting-edge technologies.”
So says Andrius Kubilius, Commissioner for Defence and Space who was speaking after the European Commission and Ukraine signed a major new defence industrial partnership.
The EU says the move marks a “major step forward” in the integration of the European and Ukrainian defence industries.
The Commiss
Value of the 2026 World Cup Trophy
Officially, the World Cup trophy is crafted from pure gold. It stands 36.5 cm tall and weighs 6
Leave a Reply