Flood alert: Lagos orders vulnerable residents to relocate

The Lagos State Government has ordered residents in low-lying and flood-prone areas to relocate to higher grounds. This directive follows a fresh seven-day flood alert issued by the Nigerian Hydrological Services Agency (NiHSA) for Lagos and 14 other states.

According to the government, areas vulnerable to flooding include Eti-Osa, Lagos Island, Ajah, Kirikiri, and Ilaje Waterfront, as reported by This Day. The Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, stated that the government is taking the advisory seriously and has intensified monitoring activities across identified locations.

Residents in vulnerable areas are urged not to disregard the warning and to take early action to prevent tragedies. The government advises those at risk to prepare for temporary relocation to safer areas before floodwaters rise.

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