Rains set off flooding, visitors gridlock in Lagos

Lagos State Authorities has reassured residents that the flooding on elements of Lekki on Tuesday is a short-term prevalence and that ordinary situations are anticipated because the waters recede.

The event got here after heavy rainfall led to short-term tidal lock-ups and flash floods, inflicting visitors congestion alongside key roads, together with Chisco Elegushi and the Elf space, tailing again to Jakande First Gate.

The incident was captured in a video circulating on-line, the place a motorist recorded a visibly flooded street on Lekki, alleging that the flooding occurred after simply half-hour of rainfall.

Commissioner of Atmosphere and Water Sources, Tokunbo Wahab, in a submit on X, urged residents to stay calm, stressing that there isn’t a want for panic, as he assured all that authorities groups are carefully monitoring the state of affairs.

“Whereas there was rainfall on the Island and a brief tidal lock-up occurred, it is a short-term state of affairs.

“Because the tide recedes within the subsequent jiffy, the water will discharge naturally and situations will enhance,” he stated.

In the meantime, Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, additionally took to X to replace motorists on the visitors state of affairs.

“As a result of heavy rains, there are flash floods at Chisco Elegushi worsening visitors movement. The backlog has prolonged to Elf tailing again to Jakande First Gate.

“We’re assured that the floodwaters will quickly drain and enhance the congestion,” Osiyemi stated, urging street customers to comply with official visitors channels for real-time updates.

Residents have been suggested to train warning whereas commuting and to comply with official updates as Lagos State authorities work to revive regular situations throughout affected areas,