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Federal museums in Brussels could serve as cooling centres during heatwaves, according to federal minister Vanessa Matz (Les Engagés), who has put forward the idea during an inter-federal meeting
People living on the streets are more vulnerable to dehydration or heatstroke during a heatwave than others, but aid organisations receive significantly less support in summer than in winter.
A large proportion of Belgian homes are not prepared for the periods of extreme heat that are now becoming commonplace, according to new research by the Belgian Green Building Council (BGBC).
A number of schools and daycare facilities in Brussels have opted to close at lunchtime due to the extreme heat.
Last month was the second warmest July on record, new figures have revealed.
A European study on heat control in 24 cities has labelled the situation as "critical", and has concluded that Brussels needs to prepare better as it becomes increasingly vulnerable to heatwaves i
Belgium recorded its warmest September ever this year with an average daily temperature of 18.8°C and an average peak temperature of 24°C.
The past few days of soaring temperatures constitute the first ever September heatwave in Belgium’s recorded history.
Brussels charity Samusocial has launched its heatwave plan to help the homeless, particularly at risk of dehydration, keep cool.
