The Lagos government has warned that more intense rainfall and flash floods are expected across the state in the coming days.
In an X post on Monday, Tokunbo Wahab, Lagos commissioner
for environment and water resources, said the state has witnessed heavy
rainfall in the past 12 hours, with forecasts from the Nigerian Meteorological
Agency (NiMET) predicting continued downpour.
Wahab, who urged residents to remain calm and take
precautions, noted that Lagos as a coastal city, is prone to tidal lock-up — a
condition where rising lagoon levels slow the flow of stormwater, leading to
flooding.
“We have resilient systems in place to manage flash floods,
but the sheer volume of rainfall may temporarily overwhelm some drainage
channels,” the post reads.
Wahab said the government is closely monitoring flood-prone
areas, especially those near rivers and lagoons, and advised residents in those
locations to exercise caution.
He appealed to parents to keep their children indoors during
the holiday period, warning that swimming or playing in floodwater is extremely
dangerous.
The commissioner also cautioned against dumping waste into
drains during rainfall, noting that such acts contribute to flooding and
attract sanctions.
He added that government teams are working round the clock
to clean, maintain, and expand drainage networks across the city.
“Motorists and pedestrians should also avoid flooded roads.
Vehicles can be submerged, and lives can be lost,” Wahab said.
“Once again, I must stress, do not dump refuse into drains
during rainfall. It clogs our drainage systems and worsens flooding. There are
consequences for such actions, and enforcement will continue.”
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