Knokke-Heist (Eurotoday): On 20 November, strong winds up to 90 km/h caused significant damage in Knokke-Heist, Belgium, collapsing scaffolding and damaging a local catering business, prompting emergency services to secure the area.
Last night on 20 November, strong winds of up to 90 kilometers per hour caused a lot of damage along the Belgian coast. In Knokke, on the Zeedijk near Albertstrand, the storm made scaffolding on an apartment building collapse, which created a serious safety risk for residents and people nearby. A fence around a construction site was also blown down, adding to the mess and dangers in the area. Emergency services quickly arrived to secure the site and check the damage to prevent more problems.
How did the recent storm impact local businesses and safety in Albertstrand?
The storm also affected a local catering business near Albertstrand. The strong winds destroyed the covered terrace, scattering pieces everywhere and leaving the business needing a lot of repairs. Everyday life along the coastal promenade was disrupted, with cleanup crews working to fix the damage and make the area safe again. It has been said that these incidents show how powerful the storm was and how buildings can be easily damaged by extreme weather.
In Nieuwstraat, the wind blew off roof tiles, creating a danger for people and cars, so emergency crews blocked off those areas. In Westkapelle and Zeebrugge, fallen trees and branches made the roads unsafe, with firefighters working quickly to clear the debris and reopen the roads. This storm caused a lot of disruption across the region.
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5 responses to “Strong Winds of Up to 90 km/h Create Chaos in Knokke-Heist, Belgium”
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Well, it seems the winds in Knokke-Heist decided to throw a proper Belgian ‘fête du chaos,’ toppling scaffolding and business terraces like a game of Jenga at a local pub – who needs a carnival ride when Mother Nature offers this kind of thrill for free?
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Ah, the winds of Knokke-Heist have finally decided to audition for the role of “chaos-maker extraordinaire”—who knew Mother Nature had such a flair for dramatic entrances and leaving a local catering business with more repairs than customers?
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Well, it seems Knokke-Heist has taken “spring cleaning” to a whole new level, courtesy of Mother Nature’s blustery tantrum—who knew 90 km/h winds were the latest trend in coastal chic?
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Ah, nothing like a brisk 90 km/h wind to really spice up a quiet day in Knokke-Heist; I suppose that’s just Mother Nature’s way of reminding us why we pay extra for those charming seaside views—who needs a café terrace anyway when you can have your lunch served by the local flying debris?
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Ah, Knokke-Heist, where the winds are so strong they could turn your afternoon café into a game of dodgeball—who knew Mother Nature had a flair for chaos and a penchant for ruining perfectly good catering businesses?
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