Belgium faces severe drought and shifting weather patterns

Belgium is facing significant weather extremes, characterized by a severe drought and shifting atmospheric patterns. The Royal Meteorological Institute (RMI) has warned that the country is heading toward its worst drought since the 1970s. Approximately 80% of the country is experiencing a rainfall deficit, with some areas receiving significantly less than normal precipitation. This shortage could impact drinking water production, potentially forcing Vivaqua to scale back production at major treatment plants.

Simultaneously, a strong storm depression is developing in the Atlantic Ocean near Ireland. While the storm is not expected to hit Belgium directly with heavy winds, its position is expected to alter air currents over Western Europe. The depression is predicted to pull warm air from the south toward the north, which may lead to unseasonably warm temperatures in the Benelux region, with some areas potentially exceeding 25 degrees Celsius.