Belgium Issues Heat Warning as Temperatures Exceed 30°C

The Royal Meteorological Institute (KMI) has placed a code‑yellow heat warning over Belgium, initially announced on Tuesday and expected to continue through Thursday. Forecasts predict temperatures rising above 30 °C on Wednesday and Thursday, with some locations possibly reaching 33 °C, marking a tropical heat spell.

The warning activates the national heat‑and‑ozone plan, prompting health authorities and care facilities to take extra precautions for vulnerable groups—including the elderly, young children, pregnant women and people with chronic illnesses. Recommended measures include staying hydrated, avoiding strenuous activity during peak heat, keeping homes shaded and ventilated, and ensuring pets have water. The alert remains in effect while temperatures stay high, with the exact duration to be refined as forecasts evolve.