Flood: Lagos government call for calm

The Lagos state government has appealed to residents to remain calm following flash floods caused by heavy rainfall in the state.

The commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab made the appeal in a statement he shared on his official X handle on Wednesday.

He explained that the continuous rainfall in the state in the last one week raised the level of Lagos lagoon.

Wahab however encouraged all residents to stay informed by regularly checking daily weather reports issued by the State Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources, as these serve as a guide for daily activities.

He explained that the flash floods which inundated areas like Iyana Oworo linking the Third Mainland and several other areas will recede once the rains abate and the level of the lagoon goes down.

The Commissioner added that the State has deployed officials of the Emergency Flood Abatement Gang to major black spots including Iyana Oworo which has been cleared of all blockages.

He urged all those in low lying areas to as a matter of necessity relocate to higher grounds at this period to safeguard lives and properties.