- Residents have been advised to stay alert and avoid flood-prone locations
- The affected areas may experience heavy rainfall, flash floods and rising water levels
- Lagos has warned of possible flooding in 16 communities between June 14 and June 21
The Lagos State Government has alerted residents to the possibility of flooding in several parts of the state following forecasts of heavy rainfall between June 14 and June 21, 2026.
In a statement issued by the Permanent Secretary, Office of Drainage Services and Water Resources, Mahamood Adegbite, Eko Hot Blog gathered that the warning was based on a flood outlook released by the Federal Ministry of Environment.
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According to the forecast, communities in Apapa, Badagry, Epe and Eti-Osa are among areas expected to face risks of intense rainfall, rising water levels, overflowing riverbanks and flash floods during the period.
Other locations identified include Ikeja, Ikorodu, Ikoyi, Lagos Island, Lekki, Ojo, Orile-Agege, Surulere, Agege, Alimosho and Kosofe.
The Federal Ministry of Environment, through its Department of Erosion, Flood and Coastal Zone Management, categorised the affected areas as critical flood-risk zones and advised residents to remain vigilant.
The advisory urged communities to monitor water levels closely, prepare evacuation plans where necessary and ensure the safety of vulnerable residents. It also cautioned against living, trading or carrying out other activities along floodplains, drainage channels and riverbank areas.
Despite the warning, the Lagos State Government assured residents that there is no need for panic, noting that continuous desilting and maintenance of major and secondary drainage systems have been carried out across the state.
The government said the ongoing preventive measures have helped minimise the impact of heavy rainfall since the start of the rainy season and will continue to support efforts to reduce flood-related incidents.
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