Belgium on Tuesday in national mourning for victims of the flood: at least 23 dead | Abroad

The day of national mourning “will be a moment to reflect on the great human loss,” said Prime Minister Alexander De Croo. At least twenty people have died as a result of the flood, nine of whom have now been identified, says Interior Minister Annelies Verlinden. Another 20 people are still missing. The governor of Liège previously spoke of 23 dead.

The flags will go at half mast in Belgium on Tuesday and a minute of silence will be observed, De Croo announced at a press conference about the “unseen” floods. The national holiday a day later will not only become less festive because many people are still in difficulties, but also because much of the large equipment needed is still deployed in flood areas.

Every effort is being made to assist victims, according to the prime minister. With regard to material damage, it seems that people can be reimbursed for, for example, cars that have been dragged along.

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