CITIZENS COMPASS – THE Lagos State Government, on Tuesday, August 15, 2023, has advised residents of Apapa, Badagry, Eti Osa, Ikeja, Ikorodu, Ikoyi, Lagos Island and Ojo to prepare for heavy rainfalls which may result in flash flooding soon.
It said this is likely to occur between August 14 and 18.
The Permanent Secretary, Office of Drainage Services and Water Resources, Lekan Shodeinde, issued the alert in a statement on Tuesday,
“Relying on a flood alert advisory issued by the Flood Emergency Warning System Central Hub of the Federal Ministry of the Environment, Shodeinde urged all residents of listed areas to be vigilant and watchful about rainfalls during and after the periods,” the statement said.
Shodeinde also urged residents of flood plains and low-lying areas to be ready to move upland till the cessation of the rains.
He warned residents and motorists “to refrain from wading through floods, especially during rainfalls, as there is a propensity to be washed away by the intensity of the water.”
He added that the government would begin the cleaning of all primary and secondary drains and appealed to residents to also clean their tertiary drains in front of their tenements.
He added that “according to the seasonal rainfall pattern released by the Nigerian Meteorological Services early in the year, Lagos will experience more than average rainfall which may result in flash flooding from June till September ending.”
