Residents across Lagos State have flooded social media with complaints after heavy rainfall left many parts of the state underwater.
The rain, which has continued since Sunday, has forced people from their homes and led to the closure of schools and workplaces.
Reacting on X on Tuesday, Lagos ADC governorship candidate Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour wrote, “The flooding we are witnessing across Lagos is yet another reminder that waste management, stormwater drainage, and urban planning are inseparable. You cannot neglect one and expect the others to function effectively…
“Despite repeated promises, the city continues to flood year after year, with no comprehensive drainage strategy or innovative approach to building a climate-resilient Lagos…
“Sadly, poorly regulated sand filling, unchecked development, the destruction of wetlands, and weak urban planning have displaced several vulnerable communities and exposed millions of residents to damaged homes, ruined vehicles, lost businesses, and reduced productivity. “
Earlier, the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) warned that 2026 would bring above-normal rainfall, with Lagos expected to be hit harder because of its coastal location and low-lying land.
Many residents also shared their views on X. @abazwhyllzz posted, “Lagos residents are going through a lot this rainy season.”
@Morris_Monye shared a video, writing, “Just look at the flooding going on round Lagos. My goodness. If a toddler falls down here, it’s finished.”
@Accoid described how he avoided floodwaters on Ikorodu Road before adding, “Lagos people, stop selling by the road side, you’re causing traffic and also clogging the gutters!”
Meanwhile, @Vibesznnz rejected claims that the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project caused the flooding, saying, “The coastal road is not the cause of the flooding in Lagos. Eko Atlantic, which is close to the road, is not flooded. So how can areas far away be flooded and people blame the road? That logic doesn’t add up.”
@e_galoti also wrote, “The Lagos flood situation is crazy. It used to seem like a joke when people talked about using canoe during the rainy season. Now it’s looking real.”
On Monday, Lagos State Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources Tokunbo Wahab urged residents to help prevent flooding, saying, “As a government, we have continued to intensify efforts to mitigate the impact of flooding… Government will continue to do its part, but safeguarding lives and property also requires the cooperation and collective responsibility of every resident.”
