10-Hour Rainfall: Businesses Grounded, House Collapses As Flood Overtakes Lagos

A heavy downpour yesterday caused flooding and traffic gridlock in many parts of Lagos State. It disrupted economic activities and displaced residents in Ibeju-Lekki part of the state. It was observed that the flood took over residential areas and major roads in the Ibeju-Lekki area of the state. Other areas hit by the flooding were Epe, Eredo, Bogije, Labora, Sangotedo, Awoyaya and Ibeju-Lekki. A resident of Sangotedo who identified herself as Alice Fatai said, ‘’ We saw this coming because if you look at some of the drainage channels, they have been blocked .The waterways have been blocked due to indiscriminate dumping of waste in the localities.’’ Videos circulating on social media showed areas such as Oshodi, Iyana-Oworo, Oshodi, Ajah, Lekki, Ikeja, Egbeda, and Gbagada submerged in water. The flooded roads were nearly impassable, leading to significant gridlock and discomfort for commuters. #flood #rain #lagos #floodinlagos #rainyday #news #trendingnews #rainfall #business #houses #naijaentertainmenttv #nigerianentertainmentindustry #NigerianCelebs #NollywoodGist #AfrobeatMusic #AfricanEntertainment #NigerianMusicIndustry #NaijaMovieIndustry #NaijaCelebrities #NaijaEntertainmentTV #NigerianEntertainmentIndustry #NaijaShowbiz