Belgium Braces for Driest Year in Half a Century

Belgium is on track to endure its driest year since 1976, according to official data. The alarming trend is highlighted by a new weather record set this year. The Royal Meteorological Institute of Belgium confirmed that 2025 has seen the earliest "summer day" ever recorded in the country. A "summer day" is defined as any day where the temperature reaches at least 25 degrees Celsius. This early heat milestone signals a continuation of severe dry conditions. It exacerbates an existing precipitation deficit that began last winter. The prolonged lack of rain threatens agriculture, water reserves, and natural ecosystems. Authorities are monitoring the situation closely as the dry spell persists.