The Meuse has slightly overflowed in several places since Tuesday morning in Namur, due to the heavy rainfall of the last days. The situation should normalize on Wednesday, according to the Wallonia Public Service (SPW).
The overflows are mainly identified on the towpath under and near the Jambes bridge. A section of the tow has even been closed to traffic near Charlie’s Harbor Master’s Office. The flow through the locks at La Plante is impressive and many debris swept away by the current failed there.
“This is mainly due to the rains of the past week and last night,” commented Philippe Dierickx, director of hydrological management at SPW. “At Namur, the flow is about 1,000 cubic meters per second at the moment. The situation is under control, however, and there is no risk to homes. “
“The dams between the French border and Namur have been raised and the hydroelectric plants removed from the water to promote flow. The level will go up slightly in the next hours and until Wednesday morning. It should then start to descend. The forecast is in our favor, with some rain showers and dry weather until the end of the week, “he added.
The Semois also overflows in places south of the province of Luxembourg and south of the province of Namur, specifies the SPW. There is also overflows in the Lomme basins, upstream from Rochefort.
Finally, the Ourthe is concerned in a very localized way, especially in the south of the province of Luxembourg.
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