Vigilance is required on all waterways. A reassessment of the situation will be carried out depending on the weather conditions.
Concerning the eastern dams (Eupen, Gileppe), the potting reserves make it possible to absorb the rain. To the West (Ry de Rome and Eau d’Heure), the potting reserves are comfortable. The same goes for the Bütgenbach and Robertville dams.
According to IRM forecasts, cumulative precipitation amounts of between 25 and 35 millimeters (locally) are still possible this Monday in the provinces of Namur and Luxembourg. Taking into account the rain that already fell on Sunday, the total cumulative precipitation over the last 48 hours could locally reach 50 to 70 mm in these provinces, recalls the SPW. We will also have to fear this Monday afternoon wind gusts of between 80 and 90km/h, or even more very locally.
The next few days, from Tuesday to Thursday, should also be affected by new disturbances, some of which could be of a winter nature on the heights of the country.
It is advisable to protect homes (sandbags, boards, etc.) by securing any exterior object (garden furniture or other) that could be carried away by water or wind, or by clearing drains, gutters and gutters. Activities near rivers and in the forest are also strongly discouraged over the next few days.
The 1722 activated
Gusts of between 80 and 95 kilometers/hour, or locally a little more, as well as showers are expected Monday afternoon, according to midday forecasts from the Royal Meteorological Institute (IRM). The 1722 was also activated for risk of storm or flooding.
The Federal Public Service (FPS) Interior activated the number 1722 for risk of storm or flood while the IRM issued a wind alert until 6:00 p.m. and a rain alert until 7:00 p.m.
Citizens are invited to dial the number 1722 dedicated to non-urgent interventions by firefighters in the event of damage caused by the storm or water damage.
In addition to this special number, the public service recommends that the population submit a request for assistance via the electronic counter (1722.be), the latter being “the most direct way to request help from firefighters in situations in which no life is in danger.
The number 112 should only be used in cases of emergency, insists the FPS Interior.
