Lagos Directs Immediate Relocation Of Residents In Flood-Prone Areas
Authorities are intensifying monitoring and drainage work as rising river levels threaten schools, markets and other facilities, officials said.
- The Lagos State Government directed residents in flood-prone areas to relocate immediately following a fresh seven-day flood alert issued by the Nigerian Hydrological Services Agency.
- Covering September 19 to 25, 2026, the advisory impacts Lagos and 14 other states as the region enters the second phase of the rainy season with increased rainfall and rising water levels.
- Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources Tokunbo Wahab identified Eti-Osa, Lagos Island, Oke-Ira Nla, and Kirikiri as vulnerable locations, urging residents to prioritize safety over property.
- Wahab appealed to residents to stop dumping refuse in drains and waterways while the State Government intensifies monitoring of river levels and rainfall patterns across vulnerable locations.
- Residents near the Ogun River, including Isheri North and Kara, face heightened risk as upstream rainfall intensity could significantly worsen downstream flooding conditions in Lagos.
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