Yesterday’s heavy downpour in Lagos State caused widespread flooding and severe traffic jams, disrupting economic activities and displacing residents, particularly in the Ibeju-Lekki area.
Reports from Iwitnesslive highlighted that the flood inundated residential areas and major roads across Ibeju-Lekki, as well as affecting Epe, Eredo, Bogije, Labora, Sangotedo, Awoyaya, and other regions.
Residents like Alice Fatai from Sangotedo attributed the flooding to blocked drainage channels and waterways, which resulted from indiscriminate waste dumping in the localities.
Videos circulating on social media depicted submerged areas such as Oshodi, Iyana-Oworo, Ajah, Lekki, Ikeja, Egbeda, and Gbagada, reflecting the extensive impact of the flooding.
The flooded roads severely hampered transportation, causing significant gridlock and discomfort for commuters. Many Lagosians voiced their frustrations on social media and advised others to stay indoors amid the challenging conditions.
“This is Gbagada to 7-Up inward 3MB. Stay at home if you have no business on the island. #Traffic,” Chu Osakwe captioned a video posted on X.
“If your route this morning is mainland to island via 3MB, just forget it. Turn back home or reroute. I just passed by on the opposite side and the beginning of Third Mainland (Iyana Oworo) is car doors. I’ve never seen that on the bridge before,” another X user, Mochievous, said.
“Please, let me adjust my advice. If you live in Lagos, do not even consider coming out of your house today. Everywhere is flooded. I didn’t expect it to be this bad on the mainland. Flooded and all the roads are blocked in any direction,’’ he added.
Reacting to the situation, the Lagos State Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, said the flooding near the Third Mainland Bridge is a flash flood that will subside in about one to two hours.
