National Road 118 (EN118) completely flooded between Samora Correia and Benavente on February 10, 2026, after water levels rose in the Sorraia and Almansor rivers, closing the road to traffic. Exclusive aerial images captured by Rúben Nasser revealed the submerged Samora Correia floodplain, according to SIC Notícias reporting between 4:15 PM and 7:15 PM UTC. The flooding followed days of heavy rain in the Ribatejo region, submerging a vast area around the road section. SIC Notícias published the aerial footage from Rúben Nasser on Instagram, showing the extent of inundation in the floodplain. No immediate reports of injuries or evacuations emerged from the incident during the three-hour reporting window, with the focus on the road closure and visual confirmation of flooding.
