Belgium activates emergency number 1722 for flooding

Belgium has activated the emergency number 1722 due to a weather warning from the Royal Meteorological Institute, anticipating potential flooding. The 1722 number is for requesting fire department assistance for storm or water damage, while 112 should be called for life-threatening situations. The electronic portal 1722.be is the preferred method for contacting the fire department. The weather alert, issued for Sunday and Monday, forecasts heavy rain and thunderstorms across Flanders, Brussels, and Hainaut, with rainfall potentially reaching up to 50 liters per square meter in some areas.