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 in flood-prone communities to evacuate to higher ground following a fresh seven-day flood alert issued by the Nigerian Hydrological Services Agency. The Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, emphasized the urgency of the situation and urged residents to take the warning seriously, warning against the risk of loss of lives and property.
The alert affects Lagos and 14 other states, with vulnerable areas listed including Eti-Osa, Lagos Island, Oke-Ira Nla in Ajah, Kirikiri, Ilaje Waterfront Jetty, and Jetty Terminal B.
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