For the last five days, temperatures in Belgium have risen above 25C, including three days of over 30C, and the country is under the grip of a heat wave, local media reported Thursday. However, Belgian meteorological service is forecasting thunder storms for the next few days and starting Sunday temperatures will be between 22 and 26, but the middle of next week temperatures will go up again. The Public Health Ministry in Belgium has drawn up a heat and ozone plan and is constantly monitoring the situation. All emergency services are on alert and the elderly and children are being advised to stay out of the sun and drink enough water.