Ghent, Belgium, Oct 2, 2026 (AFP) - After hottest summer, weeds turn historic Belgian canals green

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2026-10-02

A bright green film carpets the historic canals in the medieval Belgian town of Ghent, as tourists and students relax along its edge in the unseasonable autumn warmth. The blanket of duckweed covering the water has proliferated dramatically due to the lock of rain and record-breaking temperatures. Like much of Europe, Belgium in recent months experienced an exceptional series of heatwaves, with the summer of 2026 being declared the hottest in its......

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