2023-11-19 11:58:00 Heavy rains on Saturday had a limited effect on the water level in the Yser basin, affected by significant flooding in recent days. The water level is expected to drop below the alert threshold near Fintele (Lo-Reninge) on Sunday, according to Waterinfo, the Flemish government’s hydrology website. Showers are expected again for Monday. … Read more
2023-11-18 19:45:00 But the withdrawal of water sometimes leaves locals with big surprises. Between the mud and the objects that drifted, some residents were able to discover shells from the First World War in their garden after the flood receded. The ground being less hard due to the excess water, they rise to the surface … Read more
2023-11-17 17:37:00 Read alsoFloods in Flanders: the situation is stabilizing in several Flemish municipalities Thanks to drier weather, the water level is gradually dropping on Friday but many roads remain flooded and blocked. “As the weekend approaches, we would like to once again remind you that it is still strongly recommended not to travel to … Read more
2023-11-17 17:37:00 The Westhoek has been flooded for a week due to heavy rainfall. Houses were notably evacuated in Woumen (Diksmuide) and Merkem (Houthulst). Read alsoFloods in Flanders: the situation is stabilizing in several Flemish municipalities Thanks to drier weather, the water level is gradually dropping on Friday but many roads remain flooded and blocked. … Read more
2023-11-16 16:36:00 For the past week, the agency has been working with the Netherlands to drain additional water from Flemish rivers at an accelerated pace due to severe weather. “The floods in West and East Flanders are significant and all the authorities concerned are making immense efforts on the ground to avoid a worsening of … Read more
2023-11-15 09:09:00 The circumstances of the collision are still unclear, an investigation by the police and Infrabel is underway. They should be helped by images from surveillance cameras installed near the level crossing. The latter show the moments before the impact, and allow us to realize the violence of the impact between the two vehicles. … Read more
2023-11-14 12:48:00 A serious accident involving a train and a truck occurred Tuesday morning in Ardoye, in the province of West Flanders, reported rail infrastructure manager Infrabel. Train traffic is therefore suspended between Lichtervelde and Thielt in both directions. A shuttle service has been set up by the National Company of Belgian Railways (SNCB). Out … Read more
2023-11-10 20:59:00 The rains are expected to end in the coastal province, but the impact of rainfall from northern France will not be visible until Saturday morning. The necessary measures have been taken, assures the governor. It should stop raining in West Flanders on Friday evening, but the water should come from France via the … Read more