Video. Belgian city’s historic canals turn green after record-hot summer
- Updated: 05/10/2026 - 10:58 GMT+2 A thick carpet of green duckweed has covered Ghent’s canals, disrupting tour boats and raising fresh concerns about climate change in Belgium.
- In Belgium, a thick layer of green duckweed now covers canals in Ghent's historic centre, turning the water into a bright green carpet.
- Tour boats continue to operate, but the growth has caused problems: one vessel's motor overheated after duckweed clogged its intake.
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- Updated: 05/10/2026 - 10:58 GMT+2 A thick carpet of green duckweed has covered Ghent’s canals, disrupting tour boats and raising fresh concerns about climate change in Belgium.
- In Belgium, a thick layer of green duckweed now covers canals in Ghent's historic centre, turning the water into a bright green carpet.
- Tour boats continue to operate, but the growth has caused problems: one vessel's motor overheated after duckweed clogged its intake.
Sources: Euronews