Lagos Directs Immediate Relocation Of Residents In Flood-Prone Areas
Authorities are intensifying monitoring and drainage work as rising river levels threaten schools, markets and other facilities, officials said.
- The Lagos State Government directed residents in flood-prone areas to relocate immediately following a fresh seven-day flood alert issued by the Nigerian Hydrological Services Agency.
- Covering September 19 to 25, 2026, the advisory impacts Lagos and 14 other states as the region enters the second phase of the rainy season with increased rainfall and rising water levels.
- Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources Tokunbo Wahab identified Eti-Osa, Lagos Island, Oke-Ira Nla, and Kirikiri as vulnerable, urging residents to prioritize safety by relocating to higher ground.
- To prevent avoidable tragedies, Wahab appealed to residents to stop dumping refuse in waterways, while the State Government intensifies monitoring of river levels and rainfall patterns.
- Communities along the Ogun River, including Isheri North and Kara, face heightened risk as upstream rainfall intensity could significantly affect downstream conditions in Lagos.
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Flood alert: Lagos Govt orders residents in vulnerable areas to relocate
The Lagos State Government has advised residents in flood-prone and low-lying communities to move to safer, elevated areas following a fresh seven-day flood alert issued by the Nigerian Hydrological Services Agency, NiHSA. The warning, which covers September 19 to 25, 2026, includes Lagos and 14 other states, with the state government urging residents to take […] Flood alert: Lagos Govt orders residents in vulnerable areas to relocate
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Following a new seven-day flood alert advisory (NFA-2026-2022) issued over the weekend by the Nigerian Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA), which affects Lagos and 14 other states, the Lagos State Government has directed the immediate evacuation of residents living in low-lying and flood-prone communities to prevent loss of lives and damage to property. In a statement […]
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