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Royal Meteorological Institute
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Western Europe drought and escalating wildfires
13 clusters · 493 sources · last updated
Latest: High Fens wildfire destroys thousands of hectares in Belgium
In late July 2026, the Netherlands and Belgium imposed water-extraction bans in the Vechtstromen management area and Flemish Brabant. Following these restrictions, Belgian and French municipalities extended fire-preventi
Extreme heat and drought transition to volatile weather
54 clusters · 166 sources · last updated
Latest: Netherlands weather forecast predicts summer heat followed by thunderstorms
The Benelux region has experienced a volatile cycle of extreme heat and drought, followed by a transition to unsettled weather. In early August, meteorologists predicted sharp temperature rises between 33 and 36 °C. In B
Western Europe heatwave persists, deaths rise
55 clusters · 402 sources · last updated
Latest: Belgium and Luxembourg implement measures for drought and heatwaves
The June–July 2026 heatwave swept Belgium, the Netherlands and France, pushing daytime temperatures toward 40 °C and prompting orange or red alerts across the region. Belgium recorded an excess mortality of 1,747 deaths
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European cities implement cooling plans following intense heatwaves
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