2023-06-20 12:52:00
The IRM had issued a code yellow thunderstorm warning nationwide from 2:00 p.m. Tuesday until 2:00 a.m. Wednesday. These storms are announced as sometimes intense with a risk of hail, strong gusts and abundant precipitation.
David Dehenauw, IRM meteorologist, confirmed on Tuesday followingnoon that this code changed to orange in the provinces of Hainaut, Walloon Brabant, Flemish Brabant, Antwerp, East Flanders and West Flanders. , as well as in the Brussels Region. This alert runs from 2 p.m. on the coast and is extended until 9 p.m. in Hainaut, Walloon Brabant, Flemish Brabant, the province of Antwerp and Brussels.
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The MRI predicts heavy rainfall in a very short time (up to 40 mm in six hours locally).
As a reminder, the call number 1722, dedicated to non-emergency firefighter interventions, has also been activated. In the event of storm or water damage where firefighter assistance is required, this number should be dialed. If a life is in danger, call 112.
The SPF also recommends using the 1722.be electronic counter, considered “the most direct way to request help from the firefighters in situations where no life is in danger”.
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