Sainte-Luce-sur-Loire, a commune near Nantes, is experiencing severe flooding, rendering the village of Bellevue inaccessible by conventional means. Since Thursday, February 19, 2026, residents and essential personnel have been relying on boats and tractors to navigate the submerged areas. Communal workers, including those from the Centre Communal d'Action Sociale (CCAS), are actively assisting residents, such as delivering medication to an elderly woman unable to leave her home due to the rising waters. The situation highlights the ongoing crisis in Loire-Atlantique, with authorities warning that the flood episode may persist for several more days.