Lagos Government Warns Residents in Low-Lying Areas to Relocate Amid Flood Risks
The Lagos State Government has urged residents in parts of Lekki, Ikorodu, and Ajegunle to move from lowlands to higher ground to avoid flooding. Environment Commissioner Tokunbo Wahab, speaking on Channels Television, identified areas such as Ajilete in Ajegunle, the coastline of Majidu in Ikorodu, and parts of the Lekki corridor as particularly at risk.
Wahab reassured residents of Epe, Mushin, and Ikeja that they are relatively safe but advised those in Isheri (OPIC) to stay alert. Citing climate change and increased rainfall predictions from the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), he warned that Lagos, as a coastal city, is vulnerable to flash floods this year.
The warning follows severe flooding on Monday after heavy rainfall, which submerged streets and disrupted economic activities in the state. Wahab assured that the government is working to mitigate the impact by clearing drainage channels and expanding flood paths. He urged residents to remain calm and take personal responsibility for their safety.
The Lagos State Government has urged residents in parts of Lekki, Ikorodu, and Ajegunle to move from lowlands to higher ground to avoid flooding. Environment Commissioner Tokunbo Wahab, speaking on Channels Television, identified areas such as Ajilete in Ajegunle, the coastline of Majidu in Ikorodu, and parts of the Lekki corridor as particularly at risk.
Wahab reassured residents of Epe, Mushin, and Ikeja that they are relatively safe but advised those in Isheri (OPIC) to stay alert. Citing climate change and increased rainfall predictions from the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), he warned that Lagos, as a coastal city, is vulnerable to flash floods this year.
The warning follows severe flooding on Monday after heavy rainfall, which submerged streets and disrupted economic activities in the state. Wahab assured that the government is working to mitigate the impact by clearing drainage channels and expanding flood paths. He urged residents to remain calm and take personal responsibility for their safety.
Lagos Government Warns Residents in Low-Lying Areas to Relocate Amid Flood Risks
The Lagos State Government has urged residents in parts of Lekki, Ikorodu, and Ajegunle to move from lowlands to higher ground to avoid flooding. Environment Commissioner Tokunbo Wahab, speaking on Channels Television, identified areas such as Ajilete in Ajegunle, the coastline of Majidu in Ikorodu, and parts of the Lekki corridor as particularly at risk.
Wahab reassured residents of Epe, Mushin, and Ikeja that they are relatively safe but advised those in Isheri (OPIC) to stay alert. Citing climate change and increased rainfall predictions from the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), he warned that Lagos, as a coastal city, is vulnerable to flash floods this year.
The warning follows severe flooding on Monday after heavy rainfall, which submerged streets and disrupted economic activities in the state. Wahab assured that the government is working to mitigate the impact by clearing drainage channels and expanding flood paths. He urged residents to remain calm and take personal responsibility for their safety.
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