Lagos orders evacuation of residents in flood-prone communities
The Lagos State Government has directed residents in low-lying and flood-prone areas to relocate following a fresh seven-day flood alert from NiHSA. Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-orders-evacuation-of-residents-in-flood-prone-communities/
The Lagos State Government has ordered residents living in flood-prone areas to evacuate to higher ground. A seven-day flood alert issued by the Nigerian Hydrological Services Agency prompted the directive. The low-lying communities at risk include Eti-Osa, Lagos Island, Oke-Ira Nla in Ajah, Kirikiri, Ilaje Waterfront Jetty, and Jetty Terminal B. The Environment and Water Resources Commissioner, Tokunbo Wahab, emphasized the need for early action, stating that no property is worth risking lives.
He urged affected individuals to remain in safer locations until the peak of the rainy season had passed, warning of potential flooding in critical facilities such as schools, healthcare centers, and markets. Residents were advised to monitor official flood forecasts, avoid walking or driving through flooded areas, and refrain from dumping refuse in drainage channels.
The government pledged to monitor river levels, rainfall patterns, and maintain drainage infrastructure, appealing to residents to assist in flood mitigation efforts.
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