This means more than half of the average rainfall for January fell in just 24 hours. The average is 76.6 litres per square metre in Findel.
The weather has not improved much on Tuesday morning, which dawned with thick clouds and heavy showers, accompanied by strong winds. Hailstones and snow have also been observed in some areas around the country.
Wind gusts are expected to reach between 75 and 85 km / hour. On Tuesday morning, temperatures ranged between 2 and 7 degrees, dropping to 0 degrees in the evening.
Unstable weather is expected overnight, with possibilities of snow and hail. Any downpours should however subside by Wednesday morning. With temperatures between 1 and 2 degrees, there is a danger of ice on the roads.
Several roads have been blocked by falling trees:
A risk of aquaplaning was also reported on the N10 between Echternach and Weilerbach, due to the presence of a large amount of mud on the road.
Mild weather is forecast for Wednesday with sunny, cloudy and patchy showers, with the potential for snow in parts of the country.
On Thursday, the start of the day should remain dry, followed by a rainy front. Temperatures will be fairly mild at around 9 degrees.
The rain is expected to return on Friday and will persist throughout the weekend.
