Flash floods: Lagos urges residents to stay alert amid heavy rainfall warnings

The Lagos Suppose executive has called on residents, particularly these residing in low-lying areas, to remain vigilant as the ongoing intense rainfall is anticipated to consequence in flash floods across the articulate.

The Commissioner for the Ambiance and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, warned that weather forecasts from the articulate’s monitoring stations show conceal thunderstorms and trendy convective rainfall with dense cloud quilt in the approaching days.

He explained that the geostationary imagery suggests many areas will experience very heavy rainfall and flash floods, in line with earlier warnings issued this One year. “All areas abutting rivers and lagoons in Lagos are furthermore at threat of flash floods with stable currents,” Wahab acknowledged.

He told residents to defend indoors at some level of heavy rain until distinguished, urging them to assess conditions and manufacture distinguished preparations before venturing out. Fogeys were furthermore cautioned to supervise their kids, especially these on mid-timeframe holidays, to end them from having fun with in the rain or swimming in flash floods.

Wahab reiterated warnings to motorists and pedestrians against navigating flooded areas, noting that autos may perhaps perhaps change into submerged and folk swept away in high currents.

As a coastal articulate, Lagos faces rising water ranges in its lagoon at some level of heavy rainfalls, which cause tidal locks that hinder water discharge from drainage programs. Residents were warned against dumping refuse into drains at some level of the rains, as blocked drains exacerbate flooding.

The Commissioner assured that the articulate executive repeatedly cleans and maintains its drainage programs One year-round to administer rainwater runoff. However, he emphasised that extra efforts are distinguished at some level of heavy rains to mitigate the affect of flash floods.