Lagos State Government has warned residents in low-lying areas of Lekki, Ikorodu, and Ajegunle to relocate to higher ground due to the risk of severe flooding.
The Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Mr Tokunbo Wahab, advised residents in these areas to move to safer locations.
He noted that other areas such as Epe, Mushin, and Ikeja are expected to remain safe. Residents in Isheri, within the OPIC axis of the state, were also urged to stay alert.
Mr Wahab explained that Lagos, as a coastal city, is vulnerable to climate change and is expected to experience flash flooding this year. He cited projections by the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), which forecast heavier rainfall in Lagos in 2025 compared to previous years.
The warning comes after heavy rainfall between Sunday night and Monday evening left parts of the state submerged.
Despite the challenges, Wahab urged residents to remain calm, assuring them that the government is actively clearing drainage systems and expanding flood channels to manage the situation.
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