- Jul 7
Belgium extends yellow heat alert through Sunday as new heatwave could match June's 12-day duration
After a brief respite, Belgium faces a new heatwave with temperatures reaching 34°C. The IRM has extended its yellow warning through Sunday, and meteorologists warn the hot spell could last as long as the 12-day June heatwave.
- Jul 5
Parachutist dies after parachute malfunction at Temploux skydiving festival in Namur
A female parachutist died on Saturday afternoon after her parachute entered an uncontrolled spin during a jump at the Temploux Festival in Namur, Belgium. Despite attempts to deploy a reserve chute, she crashed in a field and was pronounced dead at the scene.
