The Lagos State government has issued a fresh update to all waterfront and coastal area residents to be wary of the backflow due to the high tide in Lagos Lagoon.
The warning specifically applies to residents of Ikoyi, Lekki, Victoria Island, Epe, and Badagry
A statement by the Environment and Water Resources Commissioner Tunji Bello explained that the latest advisory had become necessary due to the high tide of the Lagos Lagoon.
Bello said the high tide of the lagoon had made it difficult for storm run-off from the various channels to discharge effectively into the lagoon.
The commissioner said this might in turn cause stagnation in the streets and major roads until the lagoon recedes to allow for a discharge of the channels.
He advised the residents of the affected areas on Lagos Island and other coastal areas to monitor the incidental rains regularly, ensure situational awareness at all times, refrain from dumping refuse into the drains, and clean their tertiary drains regularly.
Bello reiterated the earlier flood advisory issued by the state government to the effect that all those on the banks of Ogun River, especially residents of Ketu, Alapere, Agric, Owode Onirin, Ajegunle, Alagbole, Kara, Isheri, Olowora, Araromi, Otun Orisha community, Agiliti, Maidan, Mile 12, Odo Ogun, Owode Elite, Agboyi I, Agboyi II, and Agboyi III, to remain vigilant at these periods.
