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Belgium records hottest day of 2026 amid ongoing heat wave

Aug 15, 2026

Brussels [Belgium], August 15: Belgium recorded its hottest 13 August since measurements began on Thursday, with 32,2 °C measured in Uccle, according to Royal Meteorological Institute forecaster David Dehenauw.
The previous record for 13 August was 32,1 °C, set last year. It is the thirteenth day record broken this year alone.
The Royal Meteorological Institute expects temperatures in the centre of the country to reach around 34 °C.
Belgium is also likely experiencing its third heatwave of the year. If temperatures rise above 30 °C again on Friday, as forecast, the heatwave will become official.
Source: Emirates News Agency

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